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Economy

Vientiane’s Bus Rapid Transit Service Set to Begin Trial Operations by End of August

Vientiane’s BRT service is scheduled to begin trial operations free of charge for three months by the end of August, Mayor of Vientiane Capital Athsphangthong Siphandone announced during the 9th Ordinary Session of the Vientiane People’s Council’s second legislature on 7 June. The BRT project has made substantial progress, with...

Lao-China Railway to Pilot Automated Parking Fee System at Vientiane Station

The Lao-China Railway Company has announced plans to introduce an automated parking fee collection...

Laos Launches Disability-Inclusive Early Warning Workshop to Strengthen Climate Resilience

A two-day workshop on Disability-inclusive early warning messaging is starting today in Vientiane. The host...

Government Officials Undergo Water Rescue Training as Rainy Season Starts

From 30 June to 2 July, officials from key government agencies in Laos, including...

Tourism Fuels Revenue Surge in Luang Prabang in Five Months of 2025

Luang Prabang earned nearly LAK 700 billion (USD 32 million) in the first five...

Laos to Get Support From Vietnam Post in Digital Transformation

Lao Post Cooperation will receive assistance from its Vietnam counterpart in digital transformation and the use of digital platforms in postal services, the General...

Bank of the Lao PDR Issues New Banknotes for Circulation

Bank of the Lao PDR (BOL) has announced the release of two new banknotes to increase the quality of currency being printed and prevent...

United States and Laos Hold 10th Comprehensive Bilateral Dialogue

The United States and Laos held their 10th Comprehensive Bilateral Dialogue on October 14, in Vientiane, where the two sides discussed their continued cooperation...

Champasack to Develop Areas Around Two Waterfalls for Tourism

Khon Phapheng and Somphamit or Li Phi falls will be developed with an estimated construction value of USD 500,000. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister...

Thai Government Takes Steps to Legalize Undocumented Lao Workers

The Thai government has announced that it will provide work permits and visas to Lao nationals so that they can remain in the country...

Mekong Tourism Forum Concludes with Great Hope for the Future

The Mekong Tourism Forum 2022 (MTF) was held this week on 12-13 October to highlight the profile of the Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS) as...