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Laos, Japan Discuss Plans for Direct Flights, Visa Easing

Laos and Japan have upgraded their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, marking 70 years of diplomatic ties and paving the way for closer collaboration in trade, travel, and regional cooperation. On 21 January, Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone and Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru signed a joint declaration on...

Laos Mining Sector Attracts Over USD 2.4 Billion in 2024 Investments

Laos' mining industry attracted nearly USD 2.5 billion in investments in 2024, surpassing annual...

Lao Brewery Company Emerges as Laos’ Top Taxpayer in 2024

The Lao Brewery Company Ltd. (LBC) cemented its position as Laos’ largest taxpayer in...

Xam Tai District’s Silk Tapestries Set to Achieve ODOP Status

Traditional silk tapestries from Xam Tai district in Houaphanh Province will soon be recognized...

Xayaboury Produces 1.56 Million Tons of Cassava in 2024, Boosts Exports to Thailand

In 2024, farmers in four southern districts of Xayaboury Province cultivated nearly 54,000 hectares...

Borikhamxay Ceases Wood Processing Plants

Borikhamxay provincial authorities have cancelled the business operations of 13 wood processing plants after finding that they had permanently ceased their processing operations for...

Laos, China Want Better Synergy In Development

Laos and China are aiming to achieve better synergy in development with the relevant sectors from both countries to work together to merge Laos'...

Handicraft Association Looking To Expand Line of Pottery Products

The Lao Handicraft Association is planning to support new Lao pottery products being made in Vientiane this year which it hopes will attract both...

PM Proposes Seven Point Agenda to Pursue ASEAN Economic Goals

Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith has raised a seven-point agenda calling for ASEAN economic ministers to place discussion focus on pursuing the 2025 ASEAN economic...

Vientiane Inks Feasibility Study For Biogas Project

The Vientiane Office of Management and Service and Luangpaseuth Construction Co., Ltd. are teaming up to launch a feasibility study for a biogas project...

AEM 48 Opened

The 48th ASEAN Economic Ministers' Meeting (AEM 48)  was opened this morning by Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith in the presence of ASEAN Secretary General...