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Lower Fuel Prices Bring Relief, But Many Eye EVs as Living Costs Rise

UPDATED on 12 June at 11PM with a correction on the number of provinces covered by EV stations Fuel prices in Laos have declined steadily over the past two months, bringing some relief to motorists as inflation and transport costs ease. But for many households, fuel remains a major expense,...

‘Hidden Hands’ Cave Opens as New Tourism Site in Khammouane

On 8 June, authorities in Khammouane Province have officially opened Hidden Hands Cave (Tham...

Vang Vieng Gears Up for USD-216M Tourism Overhaul as Old Airport Transforms

Preparations are underway for a USD 216 million tourism complex at the old airfield...

Bank of Laos Responds to EU Sanctions Against Lao Bank

The Bank of Laos (BOL) has publicly addressed European Union (EU) sanctions imposed on...

European Union Sanctions Lao Bank JDB Over Alleged Russia Ties

The European Union has sanctioned the Lao-based Joint Development Bank (JDB), marking the first...

Vientiane Authorities Order Businesses and Major Retail Chains to Hold Prices Ahead of Pi Mai Lao

Authorities in Vientiane Capital have instructed businesses, markets, local sellers, and major retail chains to keep prices stable ahead of Pi Mai Lao, as...

Authorities Crack Down on Illegal Fuel Sales Across Sekong, Attapeu, Champasak Amid Ongoing Shortages

Authorities across Sekong, Attapeu, and Champasak provinces have stepped up efforts to address illegal fuel sales as ongoing shortages and price hikes continue to...

ProPak Asia 2026 Set to Redefine Processing, Packaging Innovation Across Asia

ProPak Asia, Asia’s largest international trade exhibition for processing and packaging technology, is gearing up for its most ambitious edition yet, opening under the...

Laos Orders Civil Servants to Work From Home, Switch to Electric Vehicles Amid Fuel Crisis

Laos' Prime Minister has ordered government ministries to cut back on in-person meetings, introduce rotating work shifts, and begin transitioning state vehicles to electric. This...

Drinking Water Prices Rise in Vientiane from 18 March

The price of 18-liter bottled drinking water in Vientiane is going up from 18 March, with the Vientiane Capital Drinking Water Association announcing an...

Laos Plans to Send 17,000 Workers to South Korea in 2026

Laos is targeting the dispatch of more than 17,000 workers to South Korea this year under its seasonal work program. According to latest state media...