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East Asia Pacific Growth Slows in 2025, World Bank Says

East Asia and Pacific has led in economic growth, but to sustain momentum and create jobs, countries must address global uncertainties. Key challenges include shifting global integration, climate change, and demographic trends. According to the World Bank Group’s latest 2025 Regional Economic Update, it is expected to slow to 4.0...

Foodpanda to Cease Operations in Thailand, Parent Company Announces

Foodpanda will cease its operations in the country on 23 May, its German parent...

Lao Deputy Calls for Climate, Trade Cooperation

Laos’ Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Maithong Thammavongsa reaffirmed Laos’ commitment to strengthening regional...

Vietnam to Export Power to Singapore, Malaysia; Import More from Laos, China

Vietnam has revised its national power plan as it pushes for double-digit economic growth...

ASEAN Economic Ministers Say No to Retaliation in Response to US Tariffs

Ministries from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) expressed "deep concern" over unilateral...

Special Economic Zones See Dip in Foreign Investment

Special economic zones around Laos are currently seeing less interest by foreign investors than in previous years, as many try to come to an...

Authorities Warn Public of Organised Crime Involving ATM Fraud

Police officers are are in pursuit of two wanted criminals who are suspected to be using fake ATM cards to withdraw money from various...

Private Airline Lao Skyway Adds Airbus Helicopter to Its Fleet

Shepherd Media has announced that Lao Skyway has recently purchased a brand new H125 Helicopter from Airbus Helicopters for civil and parapublic missions, including domestic charter...

Sengdara Fitness Plans Major Makeover

One of Vientiane’s modern institutions is gearing up for a facelift, as the fitness craze takes hold of the developing capital. Established in 2003...

KB Kolao Leasing Enters Lao Local Leasing Market

Feb 13, Vientiane Capital - As a part of its regional expansion strategy, the KB Financial Group, a South Korean financial holding company, has...

Lao Telecom to Increase Investment for Improved Services and Market Growth

Lao Telecommunications Company (LTC) expects to see expansion of its network and telecommunications systems this year in an effort to improve services and gain...