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Vientiane Forecasts Faster Economic Growth This Year

Vientiane Capital expects its economy to grow by 7.6 percent this year, falling short of its 8 percent target as handicraft production, mining, and tourism-related businesses face slower growth. The report, presented on 10 November, showed that Vientiane’s economy grew by 6.2 percent in the first nine months, above the...

Thailand Plans to Extend Work Permits for Lao, Myanmar Migrant Workers

Thailand is planning to extend work permits for more than 2.3 million migrant workers...

Japan Provides JPY 955.8 Million in Road, Bridge Repair Equipment to Laos

Japan handed over road and bridge repair equipment worth JPY 955.8 million (USD 6.05...

Laos Detains 41 in Raids on Suspected Scam, Gambling Operations

Lao authorities detained 41 people during three separate raids on rented homes in Vientiane...

Laos Joins 13-Market Asian Communications Network

Vientiane-based agency joins One Asia Communications as regional leaders examine how artificial intelligence is...

Laos Seeks More Than 700 Companies to Invest in SEZs Over Five Years

The government of Laos will attempt to attract more than 700 companies to invest in Special Economic Zones over the next five years. Director-General of...

Laos Confirms 1 January Reopening for Tourists

Laos has confirmed 1 January 2022 as its official reopening date, according to a notice issued by the Prime Minister's Office. The notice was issued...

Dutch Authorities Arrest Six People for Sending Ecstasy to Laos and Vietnam

Authorities in the Netherlands have arrested six people for attempting to send ecstasy pills to Laos and Vietnam. DutchNews.nl reports that five people were arrested...

Laos Confirms 1,245 New Cases of Covid-19 and Six Deaths

Laos has recorded 1,245 cases of Covid-19 across the country today, with six new deaths. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that...

Laos to Play Cocky Cambodia Before Leaving AFF Suzuki Cup

Laos could have its chance to break a losing streak when it faces off against cocky Cambodia later today in the AFF Suzuki Cup...

Foreign National Arrested for Public Urination in Vientiane Capital

A foreign national has been detained by police after a video depicting him urinating on his vehicle while stopped at traffic lights went viral...