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...
National Assembly Members Ask Government to Reassess Fuel Price Structure
Members of the National Assembly and People's Provincial Assemblies have asked the government to reassess the structure of fuel pricing. The Second Ordinary Session of...
Laos to Increase Fuel Prices Again Tomorrow
The government of Laos has announced an increase in fuel prices effective tomorrow following a recent fuel shortage. According to a notice issued by the Ministry...
Nearly 500,000 Unemployed in Laos Amid Covid-19 Pandemic
The Ministry of Labor has reported that nearly 500,000 people remain unemployed across the nation this year, including those already in the country and...
Finance Ministry: State Lottery Creates Jobs, Revenue
The Ministry of Finance has defended its decision to expand the national lottery to three days per week as a means of creating employment...
RCEP, World’s Largest Trade Pact to Come into Effect in January
The RCEP, the world’s largest free-trade bloc, will officially come into effect in January next year. The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) was signed last...
Laos to Mine Bitcoin and Repay National Debt
The government of Laos hopes to earn LAK two trillion in revenue from mining and trading the bitcoin cryptocurrency. Lao Minister of Finance, Bounchom Ubonpaseuth,...