Development

Vientiane’s Smart Road Cleaning, Cooling Pilot Project Nears Completion

Vientiane’s Smart Clean-Cooling Road System pilot project has reached 95 percent completion, and contractors expect to finish all work in October, the contractor said. The project is the first of its kind in Laos and a pilot in the center of the capital. The contractor company, Muanglao Development Co., Ltd,...

Vietnam Emerges as Laos’ Second-Largest Foreign Investor with USD 8 Billion in Projects

Vietnam has become Laos's second-largest foreign investor, with more than 400 projects worth a...

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

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

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...

Thailand Approves Loan for New Mekong Bridge in Luang Prabang

Thailand’s Cabinet approved financial assistance for the Lao government to construct the Xiengman-Luang Prabang...

Laos, Thailand Discuss Construction of Sixth Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge

Laos and Thailand held formal discussions on the proposed sixth Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge, a major infrastructure project aimed at strengthening transport links and cross-border...

Laos, Myanmar Sign Five-Year Cooperation Agreement

Laos and Myanmar have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation and deepening people-to-people ties between the two nations. The...

International Monetary Fund Says Laos Economy Stabilizing but Risks Remain

Laos has made progress in stabilizing its economy after a period of high inflation and exchange rate pressure, but significant risks remain, according to...

Thahao Reservoir Irrigation Project Set to Benefit Over 2,100 Families in Savannakhet

The Thahao reservoir and irrigation project currently under construction in Savannakhet Province is expected to benefit 2,174 families once completed. Located in Nakhum village, Outhoumphone...

Japan Supports Water Supply Improvements in Phongsaly Province

Japan has provided grant assistance of USD 17,400 to support a new water supply project in Phongsaly Province, aimed at improving access to safe...

Fifth Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge Generates LAK 47.5 Billion in First Month of Operation

The 5th Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge, which officially opened on 27 December 2025, generated more than LAK 47.5 billion (approximately USD 2.2 million) in state...