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Economy

Laos, South Korea Collaborate on Direct Flight Initiative to Boost Tourism, Economic Ties

Laos is considering the introduction of direct flights from South Korea to Luang Prabang as part of the Knowledge Sharing Program (KSP). This initiative aims to boost tourism and strengthen economic ties between the two nations. At a seminar held in Vientiane on 3 September, Lao and Korean officials reviewed...

Okard Launches Inclusive Internship Program for Persons with Disabilities

World Education and the Department of Policy for Devotees, Persons with Disabilities, and Older...

Bolikhamxay Province Faces Urgent Teacher Shortage

Bolikhamxay Province is facing a critical shortage of teachers, with a need for 413...

Laos Joins School Meals Coalition

Laos has officially joined the School Meals Coalition, a global alliance focused on advancing...

Nam Theun 2 Development Fund Expands to Benefit More Districts

The Nam Theun 2 Development Fund (NT2DF) is set to expand its reach beyond...

Monsoon Wind Power Project in Laos to Start Ahead of Schedule

The 600 MW Monsoon wind power project in Laos is set to start trial operations in late December, two months earlier than the initially...

Employers Advised to Adopt Fair Exchange Rates for Salaries, Wages Starting 1 October

UPDATED on 4 September at 2:01 PM Starting 1 October, all organizations and companies in Laos that define salaries in foreign currencies and pay their...

MAG Receives Funding to Expand UXO Clearance in Khammouane, Laos

The Mines Advisory Group (MAG) has secured over USD 800,000 from the Freeman Foundation and Restoration Laos to fund UXO clearance and explosive ordnance...

Ministry of Energy and Mines Considers Electricity Price Adjustments for 2024-2028

The Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM) is exploring changes to electricity prices for the 2024-2028 period to ensure the long-term sustainability of electricity...

Cambodia to Sign Double Taxation Agreements with Laos, Philippines

Cambodia is set to sign double taxation agreements (DTAs) with Laos and the Philippines, following the completion of essential technical procedures, according to Cambodian...

Inflation Rate in Laos Sees Slight Dip in August

Laos experienced a slight dip in its inflation rate in August, which stood at 24.3 percent, down from July’s 26.1 percent. Despite the slower...