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...

Thai Airways to Double Fleet, Focus on More Flights to India

Thailand’s biggest airline, Thai Airways International, has laid out plans to expand its fleet after seeking bankruptcy protection in 2020 due to inefficient management...

NA Member Urges Lao Govt to Raise Salaries for Civil Servants

A constituent from Bolikhamxay has asked the government at the ongoing Ninth National Assembly's Fifth Ordinary Session to increase the monthly remuneration of civil...

Laos to Promote Domestic Production, Reduce Imports

The Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MTC) announced a number of measures to promote domestic production and reduce imports during the 5th Ordinary Session...

Lao Government to Tackle Teacher Shortage in Rural Areas

The Lao government is taking steps to address the shortage of teachers in rural areas, where many schools lack qualified teachers. By increasing the quantity...

Lao Government Pursues Increased Investment to Tackle Financial Challenges

The Lao government has expressed an interest to attract more domestic and international investments to relieve the country's financial woes during the ongoing 5th...

NA Member Reveals Costly Toll of Illegal Mining on Lao Economy, Calls for Govt Action

During the ongoing 5th Ordinary Session of the 9th National Assembly Legislature, Mr. Deng Pathoumthong, a constituent from Xaysomboun Province, pointed out that illegal...