Economy

Laos Inflation Rises to 7.8 Percent in September as Education, Utility Costs Climb

Laos’ inflation rate rose to 7.8 percent in September, up from 7.7 percent in August, with education, utility, and some seasonal costs contributing to the increase, according to the Ministry of Finance. The latest increase came as the new school year began, with education costs rising 18.8 percent from a...

African Swine Fever Disrupts Pork Supplies, Beef Prices Rise in Vientiane

The pork shortage is putting pressure on Vientiane’s meat markets as African swine fever...

Corruption Crackdown in Laos’s Attapeu Province Uncovers Millions in Financial Irregularities

Attapeu authorities have detailed five years of corruption investigations and financial irregularities, including a...

Lao Migrant Workers Send Home USD 500 Million in First Seven Months of 2026

Lao migrant workers sent an estimated USD 500.7 million back to Laos during the...

Vietnam Emerges as Laos’ Second-Largest Foreign Investor with USD 8 Billion in Projects

Vietnam has become Laos's second-largest foreign investor, with more than 400 projects worth a...

Laos to Issue THB 3.61 Billion “Baht Bonds” for National Development

The Ministry of Finance in Laos is gearing up to issue THB 3.61 billion in bonds to fund the country's national development initiatives, according...

Lao Foreign Ministry Leaders Attend ASEAN Meetings in Indonesia

Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Saleumxay Kommasith, and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongphane Savanphet, participated in the Southeast Asia...

China Southern Power Grid to Expand Energy Investment in Laos

China Southern Power Grid (CSG) will seek more opportunities in Laos after being an active power investor and trading partner in the country. According to...

Lao Minister Proposes New Employment Law to Safeguard Workers’ Rights and Boost Job Market

The Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare requested approval from the National Assembly on Monday for drafting a new law aimed at ensuring employment...

Second Electric Vehicle Forum in Laos Spurs Cooperation for Clean Energy Future

The future of sustainable mobility in Laos took center stage as industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers came together for the highly anticipated second Lao...

Vientiane’s First Pedestrian Footbridge Faces Construction Delays

The construction of the first public pedestrian footbridge in Vientiane Capital remains unfinished even though it was supposed to be ready within four months. The...