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Economy

Khammouane Province Fights Deforestation with New Farmer-Led Conservation Initiative

The forestry authorities in Khammouane have launched a new project to protect biodiversity and reduce poverty across the province. The initiative will engage 600 farmers from three districts to help improve livelihoods and restore local forests. On 16 September, Humana People to People (HPP) Laos and the Department of Agriculture...

Namtheun 2 Wins ASEAN-OSHNET Excellence Award for Outstanding Safety Performance

Namtheun 2 was recognized for its excellent health and safety performance at the 5th...

ASEAN Mayors, Governors Gather in Laos to Focus on Connectivity, Sustainability

Vientiane is hosting the Meeting of Governors and Mayors of ASEAN Capitals 2024 (MGMAC...

Primary School Teachers Receive Intensive Training on Spoken Lao Program

A comprehensive training program is currently underway to equip primary school teachers with the...

Savannakhet Faces Critical Teacher Shortage

A critical shortage of teachers is plaguing the education system in Savannakhet, threatening the...

Deputy Mayor Discusses Removal of Police Checkpoints across Vientiane Capital

The Deputy Mayor of Vientiane Capital has conceded that police checkpoints in the city were removed recently to prevent economic collapse. Despite an increase in...

Completed Vientiane Station On Track for Laos-China Railway Opening

Vientiane Capital Station along the Laos-China Railway was unveiled yesterday as it nears completion before the opening of the railway in December. Constructed over some...

Laos Shifts Gears on Electric Vehicle Promotion

The Government of Laos has issued a new policy to promote electric vehicles which it hopes will help minimize fuel imports and reduce emissions...

Laos Hopes to Develop Own Digital Currency

Laos hopes to issue its own digital currency in the near future as part of cooperation with a Japanese financial technology startup. Nikkei Asia reports...

Laos Exports 50 Tons of Rice to European Union

Laos has exported 50 tons of rice to the European Union market, with Belgium as the first purchase destination. According to a report by Socio-Economic...

Businesses Request Clarification of Government Assistance and Employee Compensation

Businesses have called on the government to provide assistance including tax breaks to ease the burden on the private sector. The private sector wants to...