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Economy

Tourism Fuels Revenue Surge in Luang Prabang in Five Months of 2025

Luang Prabang earned nearly LAK 700 billion (USD 32 million) in the first five months of 2025, with tourism playing a significant role, said Khammouane Khambounme, Head of the Provincial Tax Department. The province now aims to attract more visitors throughout the remainder of the year through improved tax management...

Lao Inflation Rate Eases to 7.2 Percent in June

Laos’ inflation rate eased for the second month in a row, falling to 7.2...

THAILAND: Contract Signing for Three-Airport High-Speed Rail Expected in July After Five-Year Delay

Thailand’s high-speed rail project connecting Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi, and U-Tapao airports is set to...

Laos Deploys Soldiers as Volunteers to Address Rural Teacher Shortages

Laos will recruit 2,000 soldiers to serve as volunteer substitute teachers in remote areas...

Laos Strengthens Connectivity with 18 Cross-Border Transmission Lines

Laos has expanded its telecommunications network, now operating 18 cross-border transmission lines with Thailand,...

Public Left to Speculate as Fuel Shortages Continue in Laos

Despite continued fuel shortages that have been described as a crisis for Laos, little guidance has been provided to the public as gaps in...

Myanmar Central Bank Bans Payments in Foreign Currency

The Central Bank of Myanmar (CBM) on Wednesday banned foreign currency for local payments to stabilize the foreign exchange rate in the country. The bank...

Laos-China Railway to Link with Thanaleng Dry Port 

Authorities have begun preparations to link the Laos-China Railway to the Thanaleng Dry Port to better facilitate freight transportation. While goods are currently transported by...

US President Biden Forms Economic Bloc for Indo-Pacific

US President Joe Biden has formed an economic framework with 12 Indo-Pacific nations officially named the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework. Five years after his predecessor pulled...

New Cryptocurrency Mining Operation Opens in Laos 

Laos has officially launched a cryptocurrency mining operation in Bachiang Chaleunsouk District, Champasack Province. A ceremony to launch the project was held by Lao...

Thailand to Legalize Undocumented Workers from Neighboring Countries

Thailand has said it hopes to legalize undocumented migrants to meet an increased demand for foreign labor. Bangkok Post reports that If the plan is...