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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 (Nov 8, 2016)

Trade Summary Lao Stock Market traded with minor volume of just 9,300 shares matched on Tuesday. However, the index was unchanged at 999.79 points as...

Thailand Encourages a Dangerous Addiction to Debt in Laos

Laos is back in the Thai baht debt markets again, with issuance from the Republic coming just two months after the country’s government-owned utility...

BCEL-KT: Trade Summary (Nov 7, 2016)

Trade Summary LSX was mixed on the first trading day of the week, the index growth 8.85 points to 999.79 points from the matching of...

Laos Set to Launch Fifth Bond Issue in Neighbouring Thailand

The Lao People's Democratic Republic will launch an offering of baht-denominated bonds in the Thai market this week to raise up to 11 billion...

BCEL-KT: Trade Summary (Nov 4, 2016)

Trade Summary LSX kept losing on Friday, down slightly by 0.67 points to close at 990.94 points with 54,300 shares traded. EDL-Gen closed unchanged at...

SilkAir and Sabre Join Forces to Help Laos Grow Its Tourism Market

SilkAir and Sabre Corporation are backing Laos in the expansion of its tourism industry by making the airline’s new flights to the emerging destination available...