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Lao Green Business Forum 2025 sets vision for Laos as ASEAN’s future Green Business Hub

The Lao Green Business Forum 2025 marked a pivotal step in Laos’s journey toward becoming a regional leader in green and sustainable enterprise. Hosted at the Amari Vientiane Hotel, the event brought together over 150 participants from government, business, finance, academia, and development sectors, all committed to advancing a shared...

Attapeu Approves Xekaman 1 Dam Tourism Development Project

Attapeu Province is taking a major step to expand its tourism sector with the...

Pakse International Airport Undergoes Major Renovation, Expansion

Pakse International Airport in Laos’ southern Champasack Province is undergoing a major renovation and...

Luang Prabang International Airport Set for Major Upgrade Under Public–Private Partnership

Luang Prabang International Airport is set for a major upgrade through a Public–Private Partnership...

Laos to Upgrade National Road No. 9 in Savannakhet, Connecting Laos, Thailand, Vietnam.

Laos is set to upgrade National Road No. 9 in Savannakhet Province, a key...

Japan Provides Aid to Laos for Upcoming ASEAN Chairmanship

Japan donated 33 Toyota Camry Hybrid sedans and IT equipment, with a total value of JPY 500 million (over USD 3 million), ahead of...

Laos Navigates Mid-Range in Sustainable Competitiveness Journey

In the ever-evolving landscape of sustainable development, the Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index (GSCI) serves as a compass, guiding nations towards a balanced and eco-friendly...

Government Unveils Plan to Revamp Road Infrastructure

In a move to address the issue of deteriorating roads, the government has pledged to bolster its efforts by increasing funding for road maintenance...

Laos Sets Targets in 5-Year Energy, Mines Development Plan

Accurate resource assessment is key to effectively managing rare mineral resources, said the Minister of Energy and Mines, Phoxay Sayasone, at the 6th Ordinary...

Stricter Fiscal Management, Tighter Monetary Policy Key to Sustainable Growth

PRESS RELEASE by ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) Laos' economy is expected to maintain its recovery from the COVID-19-pandemic in 2023. But currency depreciation and...

National Assembly Members Raise Alarms Over Soaring Dropout Rates

National Assembly members have raised concerns over the rising school dropout rates and the acute teacher shortage plaguing both Vientiane and rural areas of...