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Lao Business Forum Highlights Progress, Challenges, Path Forward for Private Sector Development

At the 16th Lao Business Forum, held at the Don Chan Palace in Vientiane on 3 April, government officials, foreign diplomats, business leaders, and development partners gathered to discuss the state of Laos’ investment climate. As the country nears graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status in 2026, the forum...

Lao Government Grants Tax Exemption Up to 30 years for Amata Investment Zone

On 20 March, members of the National Assembly (NA) approved a special incentive package...

Hmong Market Farmers in Tasmania Not Immune to Agriculture Industry Changes

ABC - Farming is what Dee Thao's family is best known for. Members of...

Low Wages, High Costs: Lao Workers Struggle as Economic Pressures Mount

State government worker Noy, who also works as a part-time taxi driver, struggles to...

Lao Brewery Company Steps Up Sustainability with Biomass Energy

Lao Brewery Company (LBC) is advancing its sustainability efforts with new green energy initiatives,...

Meet LOCA GRO: Laos’ Newest E-Commerce Service

The creators of Laos' first ride-sharing app, LOCA, have just launched their latest online service called LOCA GRO, an on-demand grocery shopping application. LOCA GRO...

Ministry Issues Guidelines for Reopening Businesses as Lockdown Eases

The Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism has released guidelines for operators of restaurants, resorts, and other tourism-related businesses in line with new regulations...

Full Steam Ahead for Laos-China Railway Construction

Construction of the Laos-China Railway has resumed in full capacity following the return of foreign workers from China. According to a report in Xinhua, Laos-China...

Lao Airlines Appoints New President

National flag carrier Lao Airlines has appointed Mr. Khamla Phommavanh as its new president under the supervision of the Ministry of Public Works and...

Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Foundation Donate Medical Supplies to 10 More Asian Nations

The Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Foundation today announced plans to donate much-needed medical supplies to 10 more countries in Asia to help the...

S Korea to Help Laos Build Local Business Technoparks

South Korea is gearing up to launch a project to help Laos build hubs called "technoparks" that will nurture local businesses. South Korea's Ministry of...