Economy

Lao Scholar Draws on History to Explore What Makes a Country ‘Great’

In many Lao communities, temples are among the cleanest places around. People sweep the grounds, tend to the gardens, and take care of the buildings. There is a shared understanding that these places are sacred, belong to everyone, and that caring for them is a collective responsibility. But why doesn't...

Laos’s Credit Rating Upgraded After Bond Sale, Hong Kong Tax Pact

Laos has received a credit rating upgrade after issuing a USD 500 million international...

Laos Eyes 500MW Renewable Electricity Export to Singapore

Laos is eyeing a major expansion of its clean energy exports following a proposed...

Laos Orders Local Trade Offices to Stop Restricting Business Competition

The Ministry of Industry and Commerce has ordered trade offices nationwide to stop imposing...

Laos Inflation Eases to 7.7 Percent as Electricity Costs Remain High

Laos’ inflation edged down to 7.7 percent in October from 7.8 percent in September,...

Lao National Assembly Keen on Digitizing Governance

The National Assembly of Laos, in collaboration with the French-speaking Parliamentary Assembly organized a two-day seminar on digital governance and internet use last week. Under the...

Vietnam Proposes 160-km Conveyor Belt to Import Coal from Laos

Quang Tri Province in central Vietnam has put forth a plan to construct a 160-kilometer conveyor belt for the transportation of coal from Laos. Vn...

Vietnam’s Hydropower Crisis Persists As Water in Reservoirs Drop to Dangerous Levels

Two out of the three largest hydropower dams in Vietnam, Son La and Lai Chau are reported to be at dead water levels, leaving...

Laos, ASEAN Vow to Uphold Women’s, Senior Citizens’ Rights

Laos along with other members of the bloc has vowed to safeguard women and older people’s rights to create a more inclusive society during...

UN Agency Says Myanmar Has Suspended International Aid Deliveries To Cyclone-hit Areas

BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s military government has rescinded its approval for international organizations to distribute food, shelter, and medicines to thousands of residents of...

German Embassy, Proud To Be Us Advocate LGBTQI+ Inclusion at Workplace in Laos

Last week, the Embassy of Germany in Laos and Proud To Be Us organized a policy dialogue titled Inclusion of All People at Work...