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Economy

Vietnam Revives Nuclear Power Plans in New Energy Pact with Russia

Vietnam is reigniting its nuclear energy ambitions through a new partnership with Russia, as both countries agreed to accelerate talks on building nuclear power facilities in the Southeast Asian nation. In a joint statement released after Vietnamese President To Lam’s official visit to Moscow, the two governments committed to quickly...

Laos, United States Celebrate Groundbreaking of New Lao Customs Headquarters, Training Facility

On 14 May, constructions of a new headquarters and training facility for the Lao...

Vietnam National University to Cut Bachelor’s Degree Duration to Three Years

Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU-Hanoi) aims to introduce a new undergraduate model, reducing the...

Six Dead from Poisonous Mushrooms: Xayaburi Health Authorities Issue Urgent Warning

On 13 May, the Xayabouly District Health Office issued a public warning following a...

Laos Launches Halal Certification Project to Boost Exports

Lao Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSMEs) Promotion Agency has initiated a project to...

Bank of the Lao PDR Issues New Banknotes for Circulation

Bank of the Lao PDR (BOL) has announced the release of two new banknotes to increase the quality of currency being printed and prevent...

United States and Laos Hold 10th Comprehensive Bilateral Dialogue

The United States and Laos held their 10th Comprehensive Bilateral Dialogue on October 14, in Vientiane, where the two sides discussed their continued cooperation...

Champasack to Develop Areas Around Two Waterfalls for Tourism

Khon Phapheng and Somphamit or Li Phi falls will be developed with an estimated construction value of USD 500,000. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister...

Thai Government Takes Steps to Legalize Undocumented Lao Workers

The Thai government has announced that it will provide work permits and visas to Lao nationals so that they can remain in the country...

Mekong Tourism Forum Concludes with Great Hope for the Future

The Mekong Tourism Forum 2022 (MTF) was held this week on 12-13 October to highlight the profile of the Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS) as...

Five Ways Laos Could Revive its Economy (By an Economist)

Given the soaring inflation rate and economic crisis in the country, Phil Allan, a Macroeconomic Policy Analyst, opines on what reforms could transform the...