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Vientiane Capital Speeds Up Road Repairs in 2025 with LAK 20.91 Billion Budget

Vientiane is fast-tracking repairs on several major roads in 2025 using a budget of LAK 20.91 billion (around USD 1 million), supported by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, said  The projects, announced by Vientiane Capital Transport Deputy Director Thavixay Xaipaseuth on 14 October, target key routes severely damaged...

Laos Offers Incentives, Scholarships to Strengthen Education in Remote Areas

Laos is introducing new incentives and scholarships to improve education in rural areas, linking...

Work to Start on Vientiane-Hanoi Expressway Section Two, Completion Expected by 2030

Construction of Section 2 of the Vientiane-Hanoi expressway, which will connect Paksan district to...

Laos Targets 90 percent Urban Water Access by 2030

Following the recent announcement of major transport and city infrastructure projects, the Ministry of...

Luang Namtha Sees Nine Percent Growth in Tourist Arrivals in First Nine Months of 2025

Laos’ northern Luang Namtha Province recorded a steady increase in tourism in 2025, welcoming...

Inflation Rate in Laos Continues to Soar in February at 41.3%

Inflation in Laos increased to 41.3% in February, according to information from the Lao Statistics Bureau (LSB). This is slightly higher than January's inflation...

Laos Secures Financial Deal on Region’s Largest Wind Farm

A developer alongside a regional bank has signed an agreement to fund USD 692 million for the 600MW "Monsoon Wind Power Project," Southeast Asia's...

Over 50% Of the World to Be Overweight or Obese by 2035

The World Obesity Foundation (OBF) has issued a report, stating that more than half of the world’s population will be overweight or obese by...

World Bank Launches Group Partnership Framework in Laos

The World Bank Group on Thursday presented its new Country Partnership Framework for 2023-26 to support Laos in its efforts to stabilize the economy,...

Swiss Food Conglomerate Nestle Halts Operations In Myanmar

The Swiss food company Nestle has decided to halt all production in Myanmar’s commercial capital, Yangon, a spokesperson from the company said. Citing that “to...

Japan Donates 52 New Public Buses Worth USD 3.7 Million to Laos

Road safety and air quality in Vientiane Capital are set to benefit from better public transport options with the contribution of new and improved...