Economy

Laos Inflation Rises to 7.8 Percent in September as Education, Utility Costs Climb

Laos’ inflation rate rose to 7.8 percent in September, up from 7.7 percent in August, with education, utility, and some seasonal costs contributing to the increase, according to the Ministry of Finance. The latest increase came as the new school year began, with education costs rising 18.8 percent from a...

African Swine Fever Disrupts Pork Supplies, Beef Prices Rise in Vientiane

The pork shortage is putting pressure on Vientiane’s meat markets as African swine fever...

Corruption Crackdown in Laos’s Attapeu Province Uncovers Millions in Financial Irregularities

Attapeu authorities have detailed five years of corruption investigations and financial irregularities, including a...

Lao Migrant Workers Send Home USD 500 Million in First Seven Months of 2026

Lao migrant workers sent an estimated USD 500.7 million back to Laos during the...

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...

Lao Government Aims to Boost Tourism in Luang Prabang, Addressing Infrastructure, Industry Challenges

The Lao government has announced plans to address and improve tourism in Luang Prabang, focusing on creating a more efficient and inclusive experience for...

Laos, Singapore Partner to Launch Singapore International Institute for Enhanced Vocational Training

Laos has recently advanced vocational training and education by partnering with Singapore to create the Singapore International Institute. This new institute aims to expand...

Hundreds of Delegates from 28 Countries Unite in Bangkok for the 15th AYIMUN, Paving the Way for Global Youth-Led Diplomacy

The 15th Asia Youth International Model United Nations (AYIMUN) has concluded successfully, marking four days from 1 to 4 November of intense and inspiring...

High Honors, Higher Expectations: Red Certificate Sparks Debate Among Young Lao Graduates

In Laos, as the job market grows more challenging, people are questioning the true value of academic accolades, particularly the "red certificate," a mark...

Salavan Province Teams Up with Singapore for New Wind Power Project

Salavan Province has launched plans to build its first wind power production after joining forces with a Singapore-based company to conduct a feasibility study...

Laos’ Inflation Rate Drops to 20.7 Percent in October

Laos's inflation rate dropped slightly in October to 20.7 percent, down from 21.7 percent in September, according to official reports. According to data from the...