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Economy

New Cross-Border Infrastructure Project to Strengthen Connectivity in Southern Laos

Authorities in Attapeu have officially launched construction of a major infrastructure project designed to improve cross-border transport and stimulate regional economic growth. The initiative includes the construction of a new road and bridge crossing the Xekaman River in Xanxay district, with a total investment of USD 149 million and...

Asian Development Bank Funds USD 41M for Primary Healthcare in Laos

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 41 million financing package to...

Laos Calls for Increased ASEAN Investment in Nature-Based Solutions

Laos is urging ASEAN member states to ramp up investment in Nature-based Solutions (NbS)...

New Incentives for Nature-Based Tourism Investment in Lao Forests

World Bank Laos - A decision announced today by the Lao Ministry of Agriculture...

Laos Signs Agreement to Develop Pumped-Storage Hydropower Project in Sekong

On 1 September, Électricité du Laos Generation Public Company (EDL-Gen) signed an agreement with...

Laos to Receive 10-Year Tourism Support From International Foundation

TUI Care Foundation announced a new EUR 10 million (USD 10.5 million) project to assist nine least-developed countries, including Laos, in growing their tourism...

Cambodian Ministry Plans Khmer Version of ChatGPT

Cambodia's Digital Government Committee plans to make a Khmer language version of the popular artificial intelligence (AI) technology, ChatGPT, available to the public. The country's...

Vietnam to Repair Highway Connecting it to Laos, Cambodia and Thailand

Vietnam has launched a project to repair and expand roads connecting its central region to the neighboring countries of Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand. Viet...

Australia and Laos Continue Human Resource Development Partnership

The Program Management and Steering Committee for the third phase of the Laos Australia Institute held its first meeting last week. The Committee, chaired by...

Digital 2023 Report on Laos Released: Internet, Mobile, and Social Media

Internet penetration and social media use increased in Laos in 2023, with internet speeds increasing and more adoption of mobile phones.  Meltwater and We Are...

BCEL Customers Raise Alarm After Losing Money Due to ATM Skimming

BCEL Bank has issued a statement warning customers of ATM skimming operations that have occurred at some of its machines around Laos. Skimming occurs when...