Economy

Global Financial Bodies Warns of Slower Growth, Higher Inflation for Laos in 2026

Laos' economy is expected to continue expanding this year, even as slower growth and inflation present challenges, according to a global financial institution. In its latest outlook released on 9 July, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) forecast that Laos’ economic growth will ease this year while inflation surges, driven largely...

Railway Expansion, Education Reform Among Key Issues at National Assembly

Expanding the railway to southern Laos, rolling out a new school system, reducing poverty,...

Laos Collects USD 12 Million in Digital Taxes From Global Tech Companies

Laos has collected approximately USD 12 million in digital taxes from global technology companies...

Laos Agricultural, Forestry Exports Top USD 1 Billion in First Half of 2026

Laos earned more than USD 1 billion from agriculture and forestry exports in the...

Champasak Signs Deal for New 5-MW Solar Power Project

Authorities in Champasak signed a concession agreement on 3 July with a private company...

Laos Boosts Modern, Traditional Medicine Management to Improve Public Health

The Lao Ministry of Health has introduced a set of measures aimed at improving the management of both modern and traditional medicines in a...

Early Completion of Savannakhet Bridge Boosts Connectivity

Savannakhet celebrated the early completion of a new bridge across the Xechamphone River in Nathom Village, Atsaphone district on 20 August. The 100-meter-long bridge was...

Laos Advances Disability Rights with New Driving License Agreement

Laos is continuing to strengthen its commitment to improving the lives of its disabled citizens. Recent developments include the publication of a new agreement...

Lao Government Launches Detailed Plan to Tackle Inflation, Stabilize Currency by Year-End

In a bid to curb inflation and stabilize the Lao economy, Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone unveiled a strategic plan on 14 August. This new...

Lao National University Sees Record Low in 2024 Entrance Exam Enrollment Amid Job Market Concerns

The National University of Laos (NUOL) is witnessing a severe drop in students taking entrance exams, with the latest statistics showing a significant decline...

Vietnam’s Investment in Laos Hits USD 5.5 Billion

Vietnamese investment in Laos has reached a total of USD 5.5 billion across 256 projects. These figures were released on 18 August at a conference...