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...

Lao PM Gives Interview to Chinese Media, Says Debt Trap Not Real

During his visit to Nanning Province, China, Laos’ Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone sat down for an interview with CGTN, a state-run English news channel,...

Lao Kip Drops to Record Low, Breaches 20,000 to US Dollar

The Lao kip has continued to depreciate against foreign currencies, reaching a historic low today in international markets. While the Bank of the Lao PDR...

Customs Officials from Laos, China, and Thailand Discuss Ways to Prevent Smuggling and Boost Trade

Customs officials from Laos, China, and Thailand met in Vientiane Capital on Monday, 11 September, to discuss ways to streamline customs procedures at border...

Lao Vice President Meets Putin to Bolster Laos, Russia Bilateral Ties

In a move to strengthen bilateral ties between Laos and Russia, the Lao Vice President, Pany Yathotou met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on...

Two Border Crossings Between Luang Namtha and Yunnan, China Reopen After 20 Months

Two border crossings between Luang Namtha province in Laos and China’s Yunnan province reopened on Monday, September 11, after being closed for 20 months...

Social Media Users in Vientiane Capital Raise Alarm Over Poor State of Roads

Many social media users, especially those in the Vientiane Capital, have once again expressed their anger and frustration over the poor state of the...