Economy

Laos Opens New Route for Businesses to Protect Product Designs Abroad

From 14 October, Lao designers and businesses will be able to protect the look of their products in multiple countries through a single application submitted to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), instead of filing separate applications in every country where they want protection. The change works both ways. Foreign...

Bear Paws, Pangolin Meat Seized in Vientiane Restaurant Raid Amid Laos’ Wider Crackdown

Lao authorities have stepped up their crackdown on illegal wildlife trade after raiding a...

Laos Formalizes Shanghai Cooperation Organization Dialogue Partner Status

Laos has strengthened its regional ties after formally confirming its status as a Dialogue...

Global Financial Bodies Warns of Slower Growth, Higher Inflation for Laos in 2026

Laos' economy is expected to continue expanding this year, even as slower growth and...

Railway Expansion, Education Reform Among Key Issues at National Assembly

Expanding the railway to southern Laos, rolling out a new school system, reducing poverty,...

Laos All Set to Host Asean Tourism Forum 2024

The ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) will be held in Laos next year and the event will focus on aspects like sustainability, digitalization, and labor...

Authorities to Clear Commercial Area for Tourism Spot in Vang Vieng

On Wednesday, the Vang Vieng government issued a notice directing stalls at a commercial area near the old airport to vacate the premises to...

Siem Reap International Airport to Start Test Flights by Mid-May

The steering committee for the construction of Siem Reap Angkor International Airport held a meeting on 20 April to confirm that flight trials will...

Vientiane Capital to Repair Roads Ahead of 2024 ASEAN Summit

Vientiane Capital is set to repair and restore its roads in preparation for the 2024 ASEAN summit and other upcoming government meetings. Mr. Atsaphangthong Siphandone,...

Laos Records 40.8 Percent Inflation Rate in First Quarter of 2023

Inflation in Laos has been rising steadily, with an average rate of 40.8 percent reported in the first quarter of 2023. According to Lao Youth...

Nong Khang Airport Sees its First Successful Aircraft Landing

Nong Khang Airport in the Samnuea district of Houaphanh province successfully tested its landing guide system for flights on Wednesday. According to Lao Youth Radio,...