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Economy

Lao Producers Gear Up for Duty-Free Exports to UK Under New Trade Scheme

Lao food and drink producers are preparing to export their products tariff-free to the United Kingdom (UK) under the UK’s Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS). This initiative provides Lao exporters with access to the UK market without the burden of import tariffs, opening up new growth opportunities. On 19 September,...

Lao Government to Take Action Against Floodings, Economic Challenges

The Lao government has outlined plans to tackle national issues during its latest cabinet...

China-Laos Railway Facilitates Regional Trade Surge, Handling Over 10 Million Tons of Goods

Since its launch on 3 December 2021, the China-Laos Railway has handled over 10...

Khammouane Province Fights Deforestation with New Farmer-Led Conservation Initiative

The forestry authorities in Khammouane have launched a new project to protect biodiversity and...

Namtheun 2 Wins ASEAN-OSHNET Excellence Award for Outstanding Safety Performance

Namtheun 2 was recognized for its excellent health and safety performance at the 5th...

Prudence Foundation, ChildFund Sign MOU to Improve Laos’ Financial Literacy

Prudence Foundation, the community investment arm of Prudential plc in Asia and Africa with ChildFund in Laos on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding...

Rising Currency Exchange Rates Adversely Impact Vehicle Owners

As the value of Kip depreciates against foreign currencies, especially the US dollar, residents are finding it increasingly difficult to repay the installments on...

Laos Touted as One of the Best Places to Visit in 2023

Curated by the well-known travel magazine, Wanderlust, famous tourist spots in Laos have made it on the list of best places to visit in...

Party Central Committee Promises to Fix Inflation in Laos

The Central Committee of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party has pledged to get a grip on the rising inflation and other economic difficulties the...

Laos Invites Neighboring Countries to the Trade Fair at That Luang Festival

Vientiane authorities have invited businesses from China, Thailand, and Vietnam to participate in the trade fair, taking place between 4-8 November during the That...

Laos Announces Criteria for Honorary Citizenship to Foreign Nationals

The government of Laos has issued the eligibility requirements for honorary citizenship and special privileges to foreign nationals. A recent decree No.14 issued by the...