Business

Laos Takes Chair of ASEAN Women Entrepreneurs Network

Laos has taken over the chairmanship of the ASEAN Women Entrepreneurs Network for the 2026-2027 term and will host the network’s regional forum and awards in Vientiane. The ASEAN Women Entrepreneurs Network rotates its chairmanship among ASEAN member states every two years. The 2026 ASEAN Women Entrepreneurs Network Forum and Awards...

Lao, Chinese Energy Firms to Study Battery Storage System for Laos Power Grid

On 11 September, Électricité du Laos (EDL) and Chinese energy company Shenzhen Yichu Smart...

Vietnam-Backed Bauxite Project in Laos Moves Toward 2028 Production

A major bauxite project in southern Laos is moving closer to production, with Lao...

China-Laos Railway Sees 50 Percent Rise In Cross-Border Passengers

Passenger traffic on the China–Laos Railway has increased significantly this year, boosting tourism and...

Luang Prabang Economy Grows Despite Sharp Drop in Tourists

Luang Prabang’s economy grew 3.9 percent in the first half of 2026, even as...

Food Review: All-American All Star Burgers

On a cool lazy Sunday afternoon in Vientiane, it can be so comfortable at home that stepping out for food is  just not an...

Laos Orders Factory to Stop Recycling Spent Beer Malt Over Pollution Concerns

The Lao government ordered a factory in the capital Vientiane that recycles 80 tons of spent beer malt a day to shut down after...

Analyst: Thai King Death Affects Regional Casino Business

The death, announced on Thursday, of Thailand’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej (pictured) creates “near- and long-term” considerations in relation to the regional casino gaming industry,...

Banks in Laos See Asset Growth Value

The value of assets in the banking sector in Laos could possibly still continue to grow this year, as foreign banks move to open...

Banpu Power Targets Bt13.6 Billion From Upcoming IPO

BANPU POWER has targeted raising up to Bt13.6 billion from its initial public offering (IPO) later this month. The company, whose shares will be...

Japanese Companies Get Big Break in Laos

TOKYO -- Laos' patent authority has decided to recognize patents on technologies that have been granted in Japan. The decision will allow Japanese companies...