Business

African Swine Fever Disrupts Pork Supplies, Beef Prices Rise in Vientiane

The pork shortage is putting pressure on Vientiane’s meat markets as African swine fever (ASF) spreads across Laos and authorities restrict the movement of pigs and pork. State media have confirmed outbreaks in two districts and three villages in Vientiane Capital, including Sangthong district, where 115 pigs died across two...

Lao Migrant Workers Send Home USD 500 Million in First Seven Months of 2026

Lao migrant workers sent an estimated USD 500.7 million back to Laos during the...

Laos, China Launch Digital Payment Link For Cross-Border Transactions

Laos and China have launched a new digital payment link that allows Chinese visitors...

Laos Takes Chair of ASEAN Women Entrepreneurs Network

Laos has taken over the chairmanship of the ASEAN Women Entrepreneurs Network for the...

Lao, Chinese Energy Firms to Study Battery Storage System for Laos Power Grid

On 11 September, Électricité du Laos (EDL) and Chinese energy company Shenzhen Yichu Smart...

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...

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...