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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 (Oct 31, 2016)

Trade Summary On Monday, LSX index stayed unmoved at 995,21 points, As almost LSX-Listed shares were unchanged, However, the market saw around 202,770,000 kip for...

SilkAir Announces Flight to Laos

Singapore Airlines Group is spreading its wings even further. SilkAir, the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, on Monday announced the launch of its inaugural flight...

BCEL-KT: Trade Summary (Oct 28, 2016)

LSX traded positively on Friday, rising 8.18 points to close at 995.21 points, with 6,400 shares traded (about 21.4 million kip in terms of...

BCEL-KT: Trade Summary (Oct 27, 2016)

LSX continued its losing streak, down by 8.18 points to close at 987.03 points with just 8,900 shares traded. The turnover was 43,165,000 kip....

BCEL-KT: Trade Summary (Oct 26, 2016)

LSX reversed Tuesday’s gains, going down 5.38 points to close at 995.21 points on 58,000 shares matched. The turnover was 283.87 million kip today,...

BCEL-KT: Trade Summary (Oct 24, 2016)

LSX lost 9.65 points on Monday to finish at 991.75 points as its heavily-weighted stocks, namely EDL-Gen and BCEL, traded in negative territory. The...