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Development

Sekong Province Exports Top USD 121 Million in First Half of 2025

Sekong Province exported goods worth USD 121.16 million in the first half of this year, emerging as one of southern Laos’ key exporters of agricultural and energy products. The Provincial Department of Industry and Commerce revealed the figures during a media briefing on 27 August. According to provincial officials, exports were...

Laos Moves Toward Large-Scale Rice Fortification to Fight Malnutrition

The Lao government has partnered with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and...

Laos Launches Commercial Operations of Southeast Asia’s Largest Wind Farm

Laos launched its first wind power project on 22 August.   The 600-megawatt Monsoon Wind Power...

Lao Sets September Priorities to Strengthen Economy, Infrastructure

The Lao government has outlined its key priorities for September, focusing on stabilizing 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...

Lao Ministry Reports Major Reading Gains Among Students in Champasack, Attapeu Provinces

Over 29,000 young students in the southern Champasack and Attapeu provinces have significantly improved their reading abilities, said the Ministry of Education and Sports...

Inflation Eases to 8.3% in May, But Key Prices Remain High

The inflation rate in May stood at 8.3 percent, showing a significant drop from 11.1 percent in April, according to a report from the...

Laos, Malaysia Open New Rail-Sea Trade Corridor

Laos and Malaysia have launched a new trade corridor to improve regional logistics and strengthen economic ties, providing a direct route from Laos to...

Laos, Thailand Partner to Boost Buddhist Education for Monks

Laos and Thailand have signed a new agreement to enhance Buddhist education for Lao monks through scholarships, academic exchanges, and institutional support. On 21 May,...

Vientiane Discusses Restoration Plan of Historic Black Stupa

The iconic That Dam, or Black Stupa, one of Vientiane’s most culturally significant landmarks, is set to undergo a major restoration as part of...

Laos Nears Launch Southeast Asia’s Largest Wind Farm

Laos is set to launch its first wind farm, and the largest in Southeast Asia, by the end of the year, with all 133...