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US Reduces Tariff on Lao Imports to 40 Percent, Pressure on Trade Remains

The United States has lowered its reciprocal tariff on Lao imports from 48 percent to 40 percent, following President Donald Trump’s latest round of tariff letters to 14 countries. While the reduction offers some relief, the pressure on Laos and other US trade partners remains intense ahead of the...

Vientiane’s Bus Rapid Transit Service Set to Begin Trial Operations by End of August

Vientiane’s BRT service is scheduled to begin trial operations free of charge for three...

Lao-China Railway to Pilot Automated Parking Fee System at Vientiane Station

The Lao-China Railway Company has announced plans to introduce an automated parking fee collection...

Laos Launches Disability-Inclusive Early Warning Workshop to Strengthen Climate Resilience

A two-day workshop on Disability-inclusive early warning messaging is starting today in Vientiane. The host...

Government Officials Undergo Water Rescue Training as Rainy Season Starts

From 30 June to 2 July, officials from key government agencies in Laos, including...

Laos Collaborates with South Korea to Produce Biofuel

The Lao government is keen on starting such a venture to reduce its dependency on imported fuels. Laos has embarked on a 12-year biofuel production...

Laos’ Agricultural Produce Generates USD 522 Million Revenue in First Half of 2022

Laos exported three main agricultural products worth USD 522 million until June 2022. A report from the Lao Trade Portal states that agricultural...

A New Station Added to Laos-China Railway Freight Operations

All seven freight stations by Laos-China Railway are now operational after the official opening of the final freight station in Xay District, Oudomxay Province...

UNFPA Provides Dignity Kits to Lao Youth Union For Emergency Response

Last week, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) handed over 486 sets of Dignity kits to the Lao Youth Union to prepare them for...

Laos-Thailand Trade Crosses USD 5 Billion for First Eight Months of 2022

Until August 2022, bilateral trade between Laos and Thailand generated more than USD 5.3 billion. In comparison to the same period in 2021, bilateral trade...

Thailand Eyes for Tourists from China via Laos-China Railway Next Year

Thailand expects it will benefit from the spillover tourism from the Laos-China Railway when China fully opens its borders in 2023. The Thaiger reports that...