Business

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 (ASF) spreads across Laos and authorities restrict the movement of pigs and pork. State media have confirmed outbreaks in two districts and three villages in Vientiane Capital, including Sangthong district, where 115 pigs died across two...

Lao Migrant Workers Send Home USD 500 Million in First Seven Months of 2026

Lao migrant workers sent an estimated USD 500.7 million back to Laos during the...

Laos, China Launch Digital Payment Link For Cross-Border Transactions

Laos and China have launched a new digital payment link that allows Chinese visitors...

Laos Takes Chair of ASEAN Women Entrepreneurs Network

Laos has taken over the chairmanship of the ASEAN Women Entrepreneurs Network for the...

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...

Laos Enhances Business Infrastructure With Streamlined Approval Process

In a move to foster a more conducive business investment environment, the Lao government has approved a new regulation set to slash the registration...

Laos Partners with Chinese Firm for Tech Advancement in Mineral Exploration, Environmental Management

The Lao government has joined forces with a Chinese firm to revolutionize mineral exploration, natural resource mapping, urban planning, and environmental management across Laos. On...

Tallest Building in Laos to Open in March, Marking 75th Army Anniversary

The upcoming 75th anniversary of the Lao People’s Army will be marked with the grand opening of the towering 33-story Latsavong Plaza in central...

Laos’ SEZs Surge with Major Investments, Fueling Economic Growth Amid Lingering Concerns for Worker Safety

Laos experienced a slight economic upswing in 2023 as approximately 178 companies funneled investments into Special Economic Zones (SEZs) across the country, generating over...

3P Media, Official Media Sales Representative of Google in Laos

3P Media is now the Official Media Sales Representative of Google in Laos and Brunei, marking our entry into Southeast Asia as a go-to-market...

Landmark Partnership Propels Laos Towards Greener Future

The Central Bank of Laos (BOL) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) inked an agreement on 12 December to boost their partnership in promoting...