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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...

Fuel Prices Rise Starting 16 January

The Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MOIC) has issued a notice to all fuel providers across the country of a price hike in fuel...

Big Blue Wins Billboard Contract for Visit Laos Year 2018

The Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism (MOICT) has recently signed an agreement with Big Blue Advertising Agency awarding them the preferred rights to setup all billboards...

The United Kingdom: 10th Largest Investor in Laos

While Laos' geographic neighbors China, Vietnam and Thailand dominate its top ten list of foreign investors, an unlikely contender claims the 10th spot, and it is not...

Lao Magazines Still Relevant, Despite Digital Onslaught

Almost a decade ago, Lao magazines were the hottest thing and a preferred medium for educated and savvy, urban professionals and public servants. Filled with intriguing content, titles like Mahason and...

Phongsavanh Group to Hold Share in Khonkaen Airlines

Khonkaen Airlines could become a reality if a three-way joint venture between Phongsavanh Group of Laos, Mekong Group from Singapore, and the Khon Kaen...

OnePay Kicks Cash to the Curb in Laos

Cash is king in Laos, but the crown might soon be toppled as OnePay sparks a revolution. Walking the streets of Laos with a pocket...