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New Incentives for Nature-Based Tourism Investment in Lao Forests

World Bank Laos - A decision announced today by the Lao Ministry of Agriculture and Environment will promote nature-based tourism in forested areas of Laos. The regulation provides incentives for small-scale private investment in national parks and protected areas through projects that create jobs, contribute to environmental preservation and build...

Vientiane Cracks Down on Business Violations, Fines Over LAK 338 Million

In the first half of 2025, the Vientiane Capital Department of Industry and Commerce...

Fruit of Her Labor: How a Young Farmer Is Redefining Agriculture in Laos

A young woman in Luang Prabang is proving that farming can be more than...

Mobile Phones Fuel Surge in Savings: What the Global Trend Means for Laos

More adults than ever in low- and middle-income countries now have bank or other...

Vietnamese Company to Grow Coffee, Durian, Blueberries in Pakxong

On 16 July, Champasak Province signed a land concession agreement with Lao-Viet Agriculture Company...

Laos to Tighten Management of Exchange Rates

The Lao government has stressed the need to tighten the management of currency exchange rates amid the widening gap between the official and market...

Lao Securities Exchange Calls Out Firm for Failing Discloser

The Lao Securities Exchange (LSX) has designated Phousy Construction and Development Public Company (PCD) as an “Unfaithful Disclosure” Corporation, after PDC failed to disclose...

Can Laos Benefit from Farming Duckweed?

Duckweed, locally known as “Phuck Nae” is not new to many people in Laos where it is consumed as a food supplement. What people...

Laos to Join Regional Electric Vehicle Boom

Laos has launched a new electric vehicle project, joining its neighbors in Southeast Asia where the growth of the EV market is set to...

Laos Wins Case Against Foreign Investors in Casino Arbitration

Laos has won over foreign investors in the latest arbitration of an international court case involving the casino industry. The International Centre for the Settlement...

Laos, Thailand To Build Another Friendship Bridge

Laos and Thailand are considering the construction of one more friendship bridge to connect the two countries in a move that would link Vientiane...