Business

Laos, Vietnam Restart USD 492M Potash Project in Khammouane

A USD 492 million potash mining and processing project in Khammouane is moving forward again after nearly a decade of delays, with production targeted for 2028. On 12 October, Vietnam National Chemical Group (Vinachem) held a ceremony in Nongbok District to mark the project’s restart. The planned processing plant is...

Laos Shifts Tourism Licensing Powers to Provincial, District Authorities

Laos is revising how tourism business licences are issued and enforced, dividing responsibilities among...

Laos to Reopen Applications for Non-Bank Financial Institutions by End of 2026

The Lao central bank plans to resume accepting applications to establish new non-bank financial...

Khammouane Targets UNESCO Geopark Status to Boost Tourism

Khammouane is preparing a UNESCO bid for the Hinboun Geopark, hoping the international designation...

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...

Small But Steady: Lao Businesses Expanding Abroad

When people think of Laos, they think of a third world country that has been somewhat eclipsed by larger, surrounding nations for centuries.  However, within the...

Laos Aims to Meet Market Demand on Cattle

Due to a high demand for beef in Vietnam, Vietnamese authorities have put forth a request for Laos to supply them with up to...

Officials Drafting Order to Regulate Entertainment Venues

Officials are in the process of drafting a prime ministerial order on the management of bars, night clubs, entertainment venues that promote the consumption...

Champa Meuanglao Inflight Magazine Reaches the Skies

Champa Meuanglao, the official Lao Airlines inflight magazine, has undergone a drastic change as part of a reboot that now showcases a modern and...

Apple of Her Eye: Nothing Like The Real Thing

The manager of Laos’ only official Apple Authorised Reseller store says there’s nothing like the real thing. As a marketing symbol, you can’t get much...

On the Table: Building a Startup Community in Vientiane’s First Co-Working Space

The life of a freelancer and startup can be a lonely and tough one, especially when you don’t even have an office to work...