Business

Chinese Commerce Chamber Urges Businesses in Laos to Cut Ties with Scam Networks

The General Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Laos has told its members to check their businesses, properties and services to make sure they do not help online scam networks operate. The chamber issued a notice warning companies that scam operations have harmed victims and damaged the reputation of Chinese businesses...

Laos Inflation Edges Up in July, Electricity Prices Surge 91.5% Year-on-Year

Electricity prices jumped 91.5 percent in July compared to the same month last year,...

Online Sellers Face Renewed Enforcement of Business Registration Rules

Online sellers in Vientiane must register as businesses and obtain an e-commerce licence or...

Former MRC Chief Anoulak Kittikhoun Named First Lao Head of Mekong Institute

Former Mekong River Commission (MRC) Chief Executive Officer Anoulak Kittikhoun has been appointed Executive...

Trade, Energy, Tourism Drive Laos-Vietnam Economic Ties Past USD 1.3 Billion

Trade between Laos and Vietnam reached USD 1.305 billion during the first six months...

Nikon Cuts Workforce in Laos and Thailand

Nikon has published a revised financial forecast, releasing its 2020 fiscal year financial results, and announcing it has had to cut ten percent of...

Lao Government Approves Singaporean Clean Thermal Project

A Singaporean-Lao joint venture has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Lao government for the development of a clean thermal fired power plant...

Railway Tracks Laid Through Tunnel in First for Laos-China Railway

Railway tracks have been laid through a tunnel along the Laos-China Railway for the first time, marking a historic achievement for the project. According to...

Souphattra Residence: A Classy Addition to Vientiane’s Rental Market

Located in Sisattanak District in Vientiane, Souphattra Residence consists of 20 beautifully designed townhouses, showcasing the rich classical style and luxury for which the...

Chifeng Jilong to Restart Gold Production at Sepon Mine in Laos

China's Chifeng Jilong Gold Mining Co has said it will begin processing gold ore from its mine in Sepon, Laos, after a six-year hiatus. According...

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...