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Cassava Exports from Laos Surge as Railway Boosts Trade Efficiency

Cassava exports from Laos have grown significantly in early 2025, thanks to increased shipments along the Laos-China Railway.  In the first five months this year, the railway transported 5,750 containers of cassava (about 156,000 tonnes), marking a 43 percent rise compared to the same period in 2024, according to the...

Thai Energy Minister Visits Laos to Expand Cross-Border Electricity Trade Amid Corruption Probe

Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister, Pirapan Salirathavibhaga, arrived in Laos today on...

Authorities Crack Down on Expired, Illegal Goods Across Multiple Provinces

Authorities in several provinces across Laos have recently destroyed significant quantities of expired, counterfeit,...

Rising Prices in Laos Push More into Self-Employment, Work Abroad, World Bank Says

World Bank Lao PDR - Inflation in Laos is eroding living standards and reshaping...

Vietnam Revives Nuclear Power Plans in New Energy Pact with Russia

Vietnam is reigniting its nuclear energy ambitions through a new partnership with Russia, as...

Lao Government Pursues Increased Investment to Tackle Financial Challenges

The Lao government has expressed an interest to attract more domestic and international investments to relieve the country's financial woes during the ongoing 5th...

NA Member Reveals Costly Toll of Illegal Mining on Lao Economy, Calls for Govt Action

During the ongoing 5th Ordinary Session of the 9th National Assembly Legislature, Mr. Deng Pathoumthong, a constituent from Xaysomboun Province, pointed out that illegal...

Thousands of Fish Die After Nam Ou Hydropower Discharge

Authorities at the five Nam Ou River Basin Hydropower project in Phongsaly Province issued a notice this week stating that the release of stored...

Vientiane Petroleum State Enterprise Starts Importing Fuel From China

The first shipments arrived in Laos this week after an MoU was signed between the Vientiane Petroleum State Enterprise, SINOPEC Hong Kong, and SINOLAO...

Luang Prabang Dam Developer Shares Progress With Mekong Countries

The Lao government welcomed a Mekong River Commission delegation last week to showcase the development progress of its third Mekong mainstream hydropower project. While...

Booyoung Group Donates 600 Buses to Improve Public Transportation in Laos

Booyoung Lao Co., Ltd. signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Lao Government on 28 June to provide 600 buses to help improve...