Almost the entirety of Vientiane’s population is now above the poverty line, according to Sengaloun Souliyavong, the Head of Vientiane's Department of Agriculture and Forestry.
As of 18 December, out of 156,392 families in Vientiane, only 899 remain below the poverty line. This marked a new achievement, with 99.43 percent...
Social media users across Vientiane Capital began reporting closed petrol stations today as Laos looks to be headed back into fuel shortages.
Many have begun...
An increased minimum wage is officially in effect across Laos today, however, overtime and other benefits have not been included.
The increased minimum wage,...
The Head of the Department of Natural Resources and Environment commented on the delay of land registration during the 2nd National Assembly Session on 22 July.
Mr. Bounsom...
Laos may consider importing fuels from Saudi Arabia after recent talks following a visit by the Saudi foreign minister in March.
According to a press...
