Economy

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 Chinese-owned restaurant in central Vientiane, one of several wildlife enforcement operations carried out this year. On 18 May, officers from the Law Enforcement Network for Aquatic Animals, Wildlife and Forestry (LAO-WEN) inspected a restaurant in Chommany...

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 Collects USD 12 Million in Digital Taxes From Global Tech Companies

Laos has collected approximately USD 12 million in digital taxes from global technology companies...

Vietnam to Repair Highway Connecting it to Laos, Cambodia and Thailand

Vietnam has launched a project to repair and expand roads connecting its central region to the neighboring countries of Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand. Viet...

Australia and Laos Continue Human Resource Development Partnership

The Program Management and Steering Committee for the third phase of the Laos Australia Institute held its first meeting last week. The Committee, chaired by...

Digital 2023 Report on Laos Released: Internet, Mobile, and Social Media

Internet penetration and social media use increased in Laos in 2023, with internet speeds increasing and more adoption of mobile phones.  Meltwater and We Are...

BCEL Customers Raise Alarm After Losing Money Due to ATM Skimming

BCEL Bank has issued a statement warning customers of ATM skimming operations that have occurred at some of its machines around Laos. Skimming occurs when...

Australia To Train Lao Interpreters To Prepare For The 2024 ASEAN Chair Year

Seventeen staff from across the Lao Government have been selected to participate in the Australia-Laos ASEAN Interpretation and Translation Program. Upon completion of this...

Govt Plans to Build Around Five Overpasses in Vientiane Capital

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport is planning to construct up to five pedestrian footbridges in Vientiane Capital, but only one has received...