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Low Wages, High Costs: Lao Workers Struggle as Economic Pressures Mount

State government worker Noy, who also works as a part-time taxi driver, struggles to make ends meet on Laos' minimum wage.  With a monthly salary of LAK 2,500,000 (approximately USD 117), he finds himself facing constant financial pressure.  A trip to the grocery store often costs him around LAK 1,500,000 (approximately...

Lao Brewery Company Steps Up Sustainability with Biomass Energy

Lao Brewery Company (LBC) is advancing its sustainability efforts with new green energy initiatives,...

Laos, Canada Strengthen Partnership Toward Canada-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement

On 18 February, the Embassy of Canada to Laos hosted a workshop in Vientiane...

Lao Responsible Business Awards 2025 Honor Sustainability, Community Engagement

On 10 February, the Lao Responsible Business Awards 2025 celebrated businesses in Laos, demonstrating...

Traditionally-crafted Bamboo Brooms Earn National Recognition

Broom-making is more than just a craft in Bokeo’s Kang village, it’s a long...

BCEL-KT: Trade Summary (Dec 13, 2016)

Trade Summary LSX was down 9.51 points or 0.94 percent to close at 1,004.54 points on just 6,500 shares or 19,950,000 kip in terms of...

BCEL-KT: Trade Summary (Dec 9, 2016)

Trade Summary While remained unchanged at 1,014.05 points on Monday, LSX had higher trading volume than last Friday with 36,300 shares traded, worth about 183...

BCEL-KT: Trade Summary (Dec 9, 2016)

Trade Summary Lao stock market was a little quiet on the last trading day of this week, even if the index was stable at 1,014.05...

Construction Material Quality Control Centre Slated

Laos and China have agreed to cooperate in the construction sector, aiming to guarantee and improve of quality of construction materials in Laos. An agreement...

Banana Farms Ordered to Stop

Oudomxay province: -- Chinese farms in Laos' provinces have been suspended due to their ongoing use of hazardous chemicals which are having negative impacts...

PM Supports Chamber for Highest Business Role

Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith has expressed his full support for the Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) to serve as the highest...