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Development

Laos Cuts Public Debt to 88 Percent of GDP, Reports Budget Surplus

Laos has successfully reduced public debt from 112 percent of GDP in 2022 to about 88 percent in 2025, Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone said on 10 November.  Sonexay, speaking at the 10th Ordinary Session of the 9th National Assembly,  also shared that authorities had focused on proactively implementing the state...

Laos Launches Second Phase of Public Financial Management Project

Laos has received USD 17.5 million in support from the World Bank for the...

New Boten-Mohan Shuttle Enhances Connectivity, Regional Integration

On 3 November, Laos and China officially launched the cross-border shuttle service between Boten...

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...

From Seed to Community: How Lao Tobacco Limited Partners with Lao Farmers

Across the provinces of northern and central Laos, Lao Tobacco Limited (LTL) is working on developing rural livelihoods through its LEAF Department, a division...

First Lao Student in Morocco Wins Top University Award

Khanpangna “Eno” Khounsy, a 24-year-old student from Laos, has made history by becoming the first Lao national to receive the prestigious Prix d’Excellence from...

Laos Begins Transition to Underground Power, Communication Cables

Laos has launched a new infrastructure project aimed at relocating internet, communication, and low-voltage electricity cables underground. The move is expected to improve public...

Renovation of Vientiane’s Sithong Road to Be Completed by Year-End

Vientiane’s popular Sithong Road, connecting Route 13 North and ASEAN Road, is undergoing a major upgrade, with construction expected to finish by the end...

United Nations Rights Review Applauds Laos’ Engagement but Flags Deep Concerns

On 29 April, the United Nations Human Rights Council commended Laos for collaborative participation in the Universal Periodic Review (UPR), but fundamental rights issues...

Celebrating 15 Years of Success: Nam Theun 2 Gala Dinner

On 30 April, Nam Theun 2 Power Company celebrated its 15th anniversary of operation with a grand gala dinner.  The event took place at the...