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Economy

Eight Parking Zones Planned in Vientiane Ahead of BRT Launch

To prepare for the upcoming operation of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, the Vientiane Sustainable Urban Transport Project plans to establish eight parking zones across the downtown areas of Chanthabouly and Sisattanak districts to accommodate motorists. According to Khamphanh Vanthana, Head of the project, the parking zones will be...

Laos Sets New Economic Direction Under 2026–2030 Development Strategy

Laos is setting an ambitious new course for national growth as the Ministry of...

Laos Explores Eco-Friendly Business Through Waste Management

Urban waste in Laos is increasingly being seen as a source of business and...

Lao MSMEs Struggle with Financing, Bureaucracy Despite Economic Growth

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Laos face ongoing challenges, including limited access...

Laos, Republic of Korea Celebrate 30 Years of Diplomatic Relations with Launch of Lao Digital Park

Laos and the Republic of Korea (ROK) are celebrating 30 years of diplomatic relations...

United States and Laos Hold 10th Comprehensive Bilateral Dialogue

The United States and Laos held their 10th Comprehensive Bilateral Dialogue on October 14, in Vientiane, where the two sides discussed their continued cooperation...

Champasack to Develop Areas Around Two Waterfalls for Tourism

Khon Phapheng and Somphamit or Li Phi falls will be developed with an estimated construction value of USD 500,000. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister...

Thai Government Takes Steps to Legalize Undocumented Lao Workers

The Thai government has announced that it will provide work permits and visas to Lao nationals so that they can remain in the country...

Mekong Tourism Forum Concludes with Great Hope for the Future

The Mekong Tourism Forum 2022 (MTF) was held this week on 12-13 October to highlight the profile of the Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS) as...

Five Ways Laos Could Revive its Economy (By an Economist)

Given the soaring inflation rate and economic crisis in the country, Phil Allan, a Macroeconomic Policy Analyst, opines on what reforms could transform the...

Laos Records a Trade Deficit of USD 233 Million in September

Laos recorded a trade deficit of USD 233 Million in September, according to the latest information from the Lao trade portal. The trade deficit...