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,...

Vientiane Buses to Stop Only at Official Bus Stops From Next Month

The Public bus system in Vientiane Capital is putting policies in place to improve its service and ensure that passengers reach their destinations in...

Thai Tour Operators Seek Clarity Regarding New Tourism Fee

The Tourism and Sports Ministry has delayed the THB 300 tourism fee collection for international visitors from June to September due to implementation issues...

IMF Projects Lao Economy to Grow by 4 percent in 2023

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicted that Laos’ economy will grow by 4 percent this year and in 2024, thanks to China reopening its...

Sokxay Group, Dao Coffee Collaborate to Launch New Coffee Brand

The wide-ranging business operation that has branches and cooperation across the country, Sokxay Group, has joined hands with Dao Coffee to increase the coffee...

Southern Bus Station Equipped For Influx of Travelers, says Station Manager

The Southern Bus Station is ready to accommodate an increase in travelers during the Lao New Year holiday from 14-16 April. Souksavath Sisouk, the station...

USD 1 million Gift to Laos Announced by Vietnam’s President

Vietnam’s President, Vo Van Thuong, traveled to Laos on Monday for his first official foreign visit, where he presented the President and Party Secretary...