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Economy

New Boten-Mohan Shuttle Enhances Connectivity, Regional Integration

On 3 November, Laos and China officially launched the cross-border shuttle service between Boten and Mohan, during a ceremony attended by officials from both countries. The service is the first high-frequency international passenger line between Laos and China, enhancing connectivity and facilitating tourism, trade, and business travel. “The launch of this...

New Partnership Strengthens River Data, Forecasting, Sustainable Development in Laos

MRC - The Mekong River Commission (MRC) and the Government of Australia have reinforced...

Over 2,500 Vientiane Students, Teachers to Support 12th National Games

The Vientiane Capital Department of Education and Sports announced that 2,583 teachers and students...

National Road No. 13 South Rehabilitation Project Launches in Khammouane, Savannakhet

Rehabilitation work on National Road No. 13 South is set to begin, covering 38...

ASEAN SOAR Together Empowers MSMEs with Digital Boost at ABIS 2025

On 31 October, the ASEAN Foundation, in partnership with TikTok Shop and the ASEAN...

Could Luang Prabang Be at Risk of Overtourism?

Brought to its knees during the Covid-19 pandemic, Luang Prabang is now facing the opposite problem as swarms of tourists descend upon the city,...

Vientiane Authorities Urge Telcos to Bury Cables

Vientiane's Department of Communication and Technology issued a notice last week ordering telephone companies in the capital to bury their cables underground by 25...

First, Largest Youth-Led Economic Forum Takes Place in Southeast Asia

The ASEAN Youth Organization has organized the first and largest youth economic forum, called the ASEAN Youth Economic Forum (AYEF) 2023 with the theme...

Singapore PM, Indonesia Pres. Push Harder on Myanmar Peace Plan

Singapore’s Prime Minister met with the President of Indonesia on Thursday, discussing ways to push ASEAN and the UN into taking a harder stance...

Tightening Monetary Policies Affecting Asian Nations

Highlights from the Asian Economic Integration Report 2023 (AEIR) by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) show that nations in the Asia and Pacific region...

Finance Ministry To Issue More Government Bonds via Lao Securities Exchange

The Ministry of Finance has announced the sale of a new tranche of government savings bonds worth trillions of kip. Lao News Agency reports...