Development

Prime Minister Calls for Tighter Oversight of Boten SEZ Amid Development Challenges

Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has called for stronger management of the Boten Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Luang Namtha as Laos seeks to expand the border area as a trade and investment hub. Laos began developing the Boten SEZ in 2012 to attract investment in finance, trade, industry, transport and...

Laos Studies USD 1 Billion Vientiane-Lidu Industrial Park in Pakngum

On 13 August, Laos agreed to study the development of a new industrial park...

Laos Attracts USD 8.5 Billion in Investment Projects in First Seven Months of 2026

Laos attracted over USD 8.5 billion in investment approvals during the first seven months...

Laos State Utility Revenue Grows 9.4 Percent in First Half of 2026

Electricité du Laos (EDL), the state-owned power utility, grew its revenue by 9.4 percent...

Oudomxay Seeks More Railway Services to Boost Investment

Authorities in Oudomxay Province, northern Laos, have announced plans to expand railway services and...

Laos Sets Timeline for LDC Graduation, Begins Work on Readiness Assessment

Laos is moving ahead with preparations for its expected graduation from Least Developed Country status, with authorities targeting a transition period spanning 2026 to...

Laos–Vietnam Railway Construction to Begin in 2026, Operations Targeted for 2030

Construction of the first railway linking Laos and Vietnam is scheduled to begin in 2026, with the line expected to become operational by 2030,...

Laos to Establish Ore Inspection Offices to Boost State Revenue

The Lao government has signed an agreement to establish ore inspection offices at seven key border checkpoints, aiming to strengthen quality control of mineral...

i-Clean Recliners, Sofas Debut in Vientiane

La-Z-Boy, the renowned US furniture brand, has launched its latest innovation in Vientiane: the i-Clean fabric recliners and sofas. Specifically designed for households with...

Lao Brewery Company and PR Partner Rantau+ Win Gold at Global Sustainability and Purpose Awards

On 21 November, Lao Brewery Company (LBC), part of the Carlsberg Group, and its long-term PR partner Rantau+ received Gold in the Best Technological...

Lao Migrant Workers Send Home USD 366 Million in First Half of 2025, Under 10 Percent Using Banks

Lao migrant workers sent home an estimated USD 366 million in the first six months of this year, according to new data from the...