33 C
Vientiane
Monday, March 10, 2025
spot_img

Business

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 1, 2016)

Trade summary Lao stock market marked was quiet day on the final day of the week, index closed up by 0.13 percent or 1.33 points...

BCEL-KT: Trade Summary (Nov 25, 2016)

Trade Summary At the end of the week, LSX closed unchanged at 1,014.43 point. The market generated about 211 million kip form the trading of...

BCEL-KT: Trade Summary (Nov 23, 2016)

Trade Summary After the significant exchange of institutional investors yesterday, today Lao securities exchange trended in modest volume. The index was down by 0.04 %...

BCEL-KT: Trade Summary (Nov 22, 2016)

Trade Summary On Tuesday, Lao Securities Exchange reported tremendous trading volume of 8,924,800 shares, worth more than 44,445 million kip, while the index edged up...

BCEL-KT: Trade Summary (Nov 21, 2016)

Trade Summary On Monday,  Lao Securities Exchange index edged up by 1.66 % to 999.12 points. The total trading volume was 1,900 shares from Electricity...

AirAsia Creates New Link to Laos

AirAsia has expanded its connectivity in Laos with the launch of flights between Kuala Lumpur and Luang Prabang. Marking the first direct link between the...