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Lao Economy Improves but Lasting Growth Requires Sustained Reforms, Road Network Preservation

World Bank - Increased exports, foreign investment and tourism have helped Laos begin to emerge from a prolonged economic slowdown, according to a World Bank economic update, released today. Further reforms in the business, finance and infrastructure sectors would help the country sustain its progress. The report, Consolidating Recent Reform Momentum...

Paramount Counters Netflix with Hostile Bid for Warner Bros

By Alex PIGMAN/AFP - Paramount on Monday launched an all-cash tender offer to acquire...

Lao-Thai Trade Climbs as Postal Services Move to Modernize Cross-Border Delivery

Trade between Thailand and Laos is gaining new momentum, with bilateral flows rising 8.8...

Vietnam EV Maker VinFast Reports USD 900 Million Quarterly Loss

AFP - Vietnam's first homegrown electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast reported on 21 November a net...

Lao State Fuel Company Set to Transform into Public–Private Joint Venture

The Lao government is moving to restructure the Lao State Fuel Company (LSFC) into...

SilkAir to Codeshare With Lao Airlines

SilkAir, the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, has signed a codeshare agreement with Lao Airlines for its flights to Vientiane and Luang Prabang, providing...

Canada Opens Diplomatic Office in Vientiane Capital

Canada has opened a diplomatic office in Vientiane in an effort to boost economic and political ties with Laos. Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs Stéphane...

ANZ Appoints CEO for Laos

Australian bank ANZ has announced the appointment of a new CEO Laos. The bank focuses on Trade Facilitation, Global Markets and offers Priority services to...

Pick-ups Increase share of Lao Vehicle Market

The market for pickup trucks in Laos is growing in line with people's lifestyles and their links to agriculture, according to an auto company...

Aussie Helps Laos Hill Tribes Grow Coffee

A former Australian teacher managing a coffee company and cafe in central Laos sees the scheme as key to alleviating poverty among hill tribes. Derek...