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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...

BCEL, UnionPay to Launch QR Code Payment Service in Laos

Banque pour le Commerce Exterieur Lao Public (BCEL) has joined hands with Chinese payment service provider UnionPay International (UPI) to roll out new QR...

Laos to Tighten Regulations on Gas Stations

Laos will tighten regulations on the location of fuel depots and gas stations in residential areas to ensure the safety of residents. According to a...

Laos Sees Drop in Foreign Direct Investment Inflow

Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflow to Laos decreased in 2018 amid a drop in new investment from China, a recent report has shown. FDI inflow...

WhatsApp the Most Popular Mobile App in Laos

WhatsApp is the most popular mobile application in Laos, according to a report by the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (Kotra). “WhatsApp is the most popular...

Huawei to Boost Presence in Laos amid US Sanctions

Huawei has unveiled its latest solutions in Laos such as 5G, smart cities, smart government, and Huawei Cloud in a move that would help...

Laos Cracks Down on Illegal Foreign-owned Businesses

Laos will crack down on foreign-owned businesses operating in the country without the proper permit. The Lao government has begun to inspect foreign-owned businesses to...