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...

New Study: Laos At Development Crossroads

A new study by the Economic Research Institute for Asean and East Asia has highlighted 2 serious challenges for the nation's industrial development while...

AirAsia Celebrates Asean Day With Low Fares Across Region

AirAsia is offering promotional fares to Asean destinations in conjunction with Asean Day on Monday. Asean Day celebrates the founding of the Association of...

Lao Airlines Becomes Full Member of IATA

Lao Airlines, the flag carrier of the Lao PDR, has joined as a full member of International Air Transport Association (IATA) that helps to...

Lao Holdings Revenue Growth Continues

The Lao Holdings State Enterprise (LHSE) expected that revenues from the next six months of operations are set to increase with the government's bottom...

Group Lease PCL Q2 Profits Nearly Doubles from Last Year

Thanks to very strong performance both in Thailand and particularly in Cambodia and Laos, SET-listed digital finance firm Group Lease Public Company Limited ("GL",...

The Rise, Fall and Possible Renewal of Boten

BOTEN, Laos — For five years, this remote town on the China-Laos border has lived in the shadow of more prosperous times. On the main street,...