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Chao Anouvong Stadium Renovation on Track for Late 2026 Completion

The renovation of Vientiane’s Chao Anouvong Stadium is on track and is expected to be completed by October 2026, the Ministry of Education and Sports said.  The project, valued at JPY 4.171 billion (approximately USD 29 million), is funded through grant aid provided by the Government of Japan and is...

New Cross-Border Infrastructure Project to Strengthen Connectivity in Southern Laos

Authorities in Attapeu have officially launched construction of a major infrastructure project designed to...

Asian Development Bank Funds USD 41M for Primary Healthcare in Laos

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 41 million financing package to...

Laos Calls for Increased ASEAN Investment in Nature-Based Solutions

Laos is urging ASEAN member states to ramp up investment in Nature-based Solutions (NbS)...

New Incentives for Nature-Based Tourism Investment in Lao Forests

World Bank Laos - A decision announced today by the Lao Ministry of Agriculture...

Laos Announces Criteria for Honorary Citizenship to Foreign Nationals

The government of Laos has issued the eligibility requirements for honorary citizenship and special privileges to foreign nationals. A recent decree No.14 issued by the...

Vientiane Province Starts Repair Work on Kasy to Vang Vieng Roads

The Department of Public Works and Transport in Vientiane province is currently repairing the roads between Kasy to Vang Veing, and they expect to...

Over a Million Tourists Visit Laos This Year

Laos has seen an increasing number of visitors traveling to the country ever since it removed its travel restrictions in May following the Covid-19...

Lao Central Bank Bans Money Exchangers From Selling Foreign Currencies

The Bank of the Lao PDR (BOL) has put out a notice preventing currency exchange units associated with commercial banks from selling foreign currency. The...

Govt. Green Lights Feasibility Study for Clean Energy Project

The government has recently approved the conducting of a feasibility study on clean energy development in three northern provinces by CGN Energy Technology (Laos)...

Lao Start Up Fest to be Hosted in December

The 3rd edition of Lao Startup Fest 2022 will be held between 16-18 December, with the aim of improving the development of micro-, small-...