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,...

Laos Records Trade Surplus of USD 1.39 Billion in 2022

Laos recorded a trade surplus of USD 1.39 billion in 2022, boosted by the country's electricity exports, according to the Ministry of Industry and...

Khammouane Approves 71 French Colonial Buildings as Historical Heritage Sites

Khammouane Province has designated 71 French colonial buildings and houses as historical heritage sites for educational purposes and tourism. Thakek District, located in Khammouane Province,...

Authorities Report Over 61,000 Unemployed Workers in Laos

The latest unemployment figures in Laos stand at more than 61,000 due to an economic recession plaguing the country. The President of the Lao...

Helpline Services for Youth Launches at Laos-China Railway Stations

The Lao Youth Union (LYU), the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), and the Laos-China Railway (LCR) launched counseling helpline materials at all railway stations...

Lao Police Vow to Promote More Women to Leadership Positions

Police forces in Laos have set a goal to promote more women to senior positions by 2025. The decision was taken during a meeting on...

Singapore’s PM Urges ASEAN for Joint Power Grid in Region

Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong spoke at the 42nd ASEAN Summit in Indonesia on 10 May, urging the bloc’s members to keep working...