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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...

ASEAN Countries Unite to End Violence Against Women 

Earlier last week, Lao Women’s Union (LWU) and the National Commission for the Advancement of Women, Mother-Child (NCAWMC) hosted the International Conference on Preventing...

Luang Namtha Residents Receive Houses from Laos-China Railway

People affected by the Nateuy station construction project by the Laos-China railway have been moved to newly-built houses in Luang Namtha Province. Lao Youth Radio...

East Asia and Pacific Sustain Economic Growth, Restrain Inflation, but Face Risks Ahead

Growth in most of developing East Asia and the Pacific rebounded in 2022 from the effects of Covid-19, while China has lost momentum...

Laos Sees Trade Deficit of USD 166 Million in August

Laos reported a trade deficit of USD 166 million in August as it imported substantially more goods than it exported from the country. There...

Govt Vows to Get a Grip on Public Debt

A two-day cabinet meeting was held last week where the government promised to tackle concerns about the increasing public debt of the country which...

iPhone 14 Lineup Available in Laos by Mercantile

Mercantile Pacific will offer the most advanced pro lineup ever with iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, featuring the first 48MP camera...