Economy

Lao Scholar Draws on History to Explore What Makes a Country ‘Great’

In many Lao communities, temples are among the cleanest places around. People sweep the grounds, tend to the gardens, and take care of the buildings. There is a shared understanding that these places are sacred, belong to everyone, and that caring for them is a collective responsibility. But why doesn't...

Laos’s Credit Rating Upgraded After Bond Sale, Hong Kong Tax Pact

Laos has received a credit rating upgrade after issuing a USD 500 million international...

Laos Eyes 500MW Renewable Electricity Export to Singapore

Laos is eyeing a major expansion of its clean energy exports following a proposed...

Laos Orders Local Trade Offices to Stop Restricting Business Competition

The Ministry of Industry and Commerce has ordered trade offices nationwide to stop imposing...

Laos Inflation Eases to 7.7 Percent as Electricity Costs Remain High

Laos’ inflation edged down to 7.7 percent in October from 7.8 percent in September,...

Salavanh Province Initiates New Hydropower Project with Groundbreaking Ceremony

A new hydropower plant project in Salavanh Province, the Xeset-Chan Rapids, commenced with a groundbreaking ceremony on 24 February. With the foundation stone now laid,...

Major Road Upgrade Project in Vientiane to Be Completed by March 2025

Residents and motorists traveling between Sikhai village in Sikhottabong district and Sikeuth village in Naxaithong district, Vientiane, can anticipate smoother journeys as the road...

Lao Football Federation Unveils FIFA-supported Training Center in Vientiane to Foster Football Development

The Lao Football Federation (LFF) marked a new milestone on 24 February with the opening of a new training center in Vientiane, aimed at...

PBIS Cements Itself as an Education Leader with COBIS Accreditation

Latest update on 26 February at 04:25 p.m. Panyathip British International School, formerly known as Panyathip International School, held a press conference on 22 February...

BOL Policy Mandates Foreign Investors to Open FDI Account

Updated on 23 January at 4:40 pm The Bank of Laos (BOL) has implemented a new regulation mandating foreign investors to open a Foreign Direct...

Bokeo Province Sheds Lights on Student Drop Out Trend

More than 5,000 children have dropped out of primary, lower, and upper secondary schools in Bokeo Province during the current academic year of 2023–24,...