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Economy

Laos, Switzerland Strengthen Efforts to Improve Dam Safety

Laos and Switzerland have reaffirmed their commitment to safer hydropower development with the successful convening of the Steering Committee meeting for the Dam Safety Technical and Institutional Assistance (DSTIA) project in Vientiane.  The meeting, held at the DoubleTree by Hilton on 8 May, brought together key government officials, technical experts,...

First Lao Student in Morocco Wins Top University Award

Khanpangna “Eno” Khounsy, a 24-year-old student from Laos, has made history by becoming the...

Laos Sets Sights on Becoming Asia’s Gold Trading Powerhouse

Laos has set a big goal: to become the main center for buying, selling,...

Laos Begins Transition to Underground Power, Communication Cables

Laos has launched a new infrastructure project aimed at relocating internet, communication, and low-voltage...

Renovation of Vientiane’s Sithong Road to Be Completed by Year-End

Vientiane’s popular Sithong Road, connecting Route 13 North and ASEAN Road, is undergoing a...

Tri-Country Freight Train to Run through Malaysia, Thailand and Laos

The new tri-country freight train, or ASEAN express, between Malaysia, Thailand and Laos will begin operating in October of this year. The Star reports...

Laos Sees Trade Deficit of USD 144 Million in July

Laos posted a trade deficit of 114 million US dollars in July as the balance of imports and exports trended downward. According to the most...

Xayaboury Residents Warned as Dam Raises Alert to Level 2

Authorities in Xayaboury Province have warned residents in communities near the Mekong River to be prepared for flooding as the Xayaboury Dam raises its...

Disney-Supported Project to Improve Working Conditions in Laos

A program supported by the Walt Disney Company to improve global working conditions was the center of discussions held Monday between representatives from the...

Thailand to Fast Track Railway Connection With Laos

The Thai Minister of Transport will visit Laos at the end of this month to discuss the construction of a railway connection between Thailand...

Passengers Confused by Laos-China Railway Stance on Standing Tickets

Laos-China Railway passengers are confused by a poll on social media regarding the potential sale of standing tickets, however, the railway has now responded...