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Development

New Boten-Mohan Shuttle Enhances Connectivity, Regional Integration

On 3 November, Laos and China officially launched the cross-border shuttle service between Boten and Mohan, during a ceremony attended by officials from both countries. The service is the first high-frequency international passenger line between Laos and China, enhancing connectivity and facilitating tourism, trade, and business travel. “The launch of this...

National Road No. 13 South Rehabilitation Project Launches in Khammouane, Savannakhet

Rehabilitation work on National Road No. 13 South is set to begin, covering 38...

Laos Kicks Off First-Ever Digital Census with Nationwide Field Data Collection

UNFPA - Santiphab Phomvihane, Minister of Finance and Deputy Head of the National Steering...

Feasibility Study Begins for Boten–Nateuy Expressway, Highway Upgrades in Luang Namtha

A feasibility study for a proposed expressway linking the Boten International Checkpoint, on the...

Eight Parking Zones Planned in Vientiane Ahead of BRT Launch

To prepare for the upcoming operation of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, the...

Vientiane Wastewater Treatment Plant Project Nears 90 Percent Completion

The Vientiane Wastewater Treatment Plant project has reached 89.57 percent overall completion, marking a significant milestone in the city’s efforts to address urban water...

Public Feedback: Easing Traffic Congestion on Dongpalan Road

The proposed measures by the Department of Public Works and Transport (DPWT) to restrict left turns at key junctions along Dongpalan Road appear to...

Laos to Launch Digital Immigration System for Foreign Travelers Starting 1 September

Beginning 1 September, Laos will launch a trial version of its new Digital Arrival Registration system, marking a shift away from the traditional paper-based...

Laos Eyes Hydropower to Drive Digital Mining Sector

Laos is exploring digital asset mining as a new use for its surplus hydropower, positioning the sector as a potential pillar of sustainable economic...

Laos Cuts Interest Rate to Support Struggling Economy

The Bank of Laos has lowered its base interest rate by 0.5 percent, a move aimed at giving businesses and households some breathing room...

Three Decades of Cooperation: South Korea Helps Transform Healthcare in Laos

On 14 August, to celebrate 30 years of diplomatic relations with Laos, the South Korean Embassy organized a special media tour to showcase how...