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Economy

Four Bridges Along Route 20 in Salavan Almost Half Way to Completion

The construction of four bridges along Route 20 in Salavan Province has reached 49 percent overall completion, as of mid-November, marking steady progress in the government’s effort to improve transport connectivity in the southern region. The bridges are scheduled to open in April 2026. Part of a larger project to...

Lao Government Rolls Out USD-10-Million Electricity Subsidy

Starting this September, households in Laos that use up to 300 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of...

Laos Central Bank Faces LAK 66.86 Billion Embezzlement Loss

The Bank of the Lao PDR (BOL) is intensifying efforts to tackle corruption and...

New Weight-Based Toll Targets Road Damage from Mineral Transport

Starting in 2026, mineral transport trucks will be charged up to USD 1.5 per...

Laos Moves to Overhaul National School System by 2028

Laos is preparing to reform its national education system by shifting to a 6+3+3...

Xaysettha District Occupants Raise Land Grab Issues at National Assembly

Residents of Xaysettha District raised concerns about not receiving the full payment after their land had been taken from them for a development project,...

Laos-China Railway Sets Record With 10,000 Travelers in One Day

The Laos-China Railway made a new record when 10,000 passengers availed of its services on Saturday, marking the highest passenger transport record since the...

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,...