Economy

Laos Inflation Rises to 7.8 Percent in September as Education, Utility Costs Climb

Laos’ inflation rate rose to 7.8 percent in September, up from 7.7 percent in August, with education, utility, and some seasonal costs contributing to the increase, according to the Ministry of Finance. The latest increase came as the new school year began, with education costs rising 18.8 percent from a...

African Swine Fever Disrupts Pork Supplies, Beef Prices Rise in Vientiane

The pork shortage is putting pressure on Vientiane’s meat markets as African swine fever...

Corruption Crackdown in Laos’s Attapeu Province Uncovers Millions in Financial Irregularities

Attapeu authorities have detailed five years of corruption investigations and financial irregularities, including a...

Lao Migrant Workers Send Home USD 500 Million in First Seven Months of 2026

Lao migrant workers sent an estimated USD 500.7 million back to Laos during the...

Vietnam Emerges as Laos’ Second-Largest Foreign Investor with USD 8 Billion in Projects

Vietnam has become Laos's second-largest foreign investor, with more than 400 projects worth a...

Lao Government Issues Warning Regarding Unauthorized Scholarships

The Ministry of Education and Sports issued a notice last week warning the public of unauthorized scholarships to China and Vietnam for students from...

Vietnam to Import More Electricity from Laos, China

According to EVN General Director Tran Dinh Nhan, talks are underway for the Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN) to increase its electricity purchase from Laos...

Vietnam Airlines to Resume Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia Connecting Flight

Vietnam Airlines will restart its flight connecting the three major cities of Hanoi, Luang Prabang, and Siem Reap starting in July.  VNExpress reports that the...

2023 International Tea Day Fair Puts Laos’ Tea Industry in Spotlight

The Lao Department of Agriculture (DoA) led the celebration of International Tea Day in Laos. This year, the three-day event aims to enhance the...

114 Lao Workers Depart for South Korea for Seasonal Agricultural Work

114 Lao workers from Vientiane Capital departed for South Korea for seasonal agricultural work on Tuesday. The Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare has dispatched...

THB 300 Tourism Fee for Entry Into Thailand Still in Limbo

The fate of the THB 300 tourism fee scheme, which was proposed in July 2022, currently lies in the hands of the incumbent government,...