Economy

Vientiane’s Smart Road Cleaning, Cooling Pilot Project Nears Completion

Vientiane’s Smart Clean-Cooling Road System pilot project has reached 95 percent completion, and contractors expect to finish all work in October, the contractor said. The project is the first of its kind in Laos and a pilot in the center of the capital. The contractor company, Muanglao Development Co., Ltd,...

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...

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...

To Protect Everyone’s Health is to Protect Everyone’s Rights

Op-Ed by Patricia Ongpin, UNAIDS Country Director for Cambodia, Laos and Malaysia This year, the world marked the tenth anniversary of Zero Discrimination Day on...

Laos Grapples with Extreme Weather Events, Fires in 2023, Causing USD 53.5 Million Damage

Laos faced a tough year in 2023 as it battled through 76 extreme weather events and fires that caused severe damage across the country....

Lao Companies Slow to Adapt to Wage Increases

Several companies across Laos have shown reluctance to comply with government initiatives to raise the minimum wage. Despite the government's approval of a minimum wage...

Vientiane Residents Rush to Update Vehicle Registration Plates

In response to Vientian’s recent announcement regarding the city’s registration plates, changing vehicle number plates from Vientiane Municipality to Vientiane Capital, effective on 1...

International Women’s Day Reflects Progress, Challenges of Women’s Rights in Laos

As the world celebrates International Women's Day on 8 March, Lao women are voicing the progress made in women's rights amidst the ongoing struggle...

Laos-Australia Partnership Launched with Major Investment in Dengue Research

Australia has committed AUD 3 million (almost USD 2 million) in financial support this year to advance research combating dengue fever in Laos through...