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Economy

Laos Seeks Solutions to Address New United States Tariff Hikes

Laos' exports to the United States are expected to face significant impacts following the recently announced tariff increases, prompting the Lao government to seek urgent solutions. Xaybandith Rasphone, Vice President of the Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LNCCI), stated that new United States tariff measures pose major concerns...

Japan Honors Sonexay Siphandone with Order of the Rising Sun

On 29 April, the Japanese government announced that Grand Cordon of the Order of...

Laos Expands Vocational Training to Curb Labor Shortage

The Lao government will introduce new vocational education programs in the 2024–2025 academic year...

Laos, Vietnam Inaugurated Wharf No.3 to Boost Trade

On 28 April, Wharf No. 3 at the Lao-Viet International Port was officially inaugurated...

Vietnam to Establish English as Second Language by 2035

Vietnam is set to establish English as the second language for all general education...

Homes for Attapeu Flood Victims Remain Incomplete

A housing construction project for victims of the 2018 dam collapse in Attapeu Province has yet to be completed. Villagers' homes were swept away in...

Laos-China Railway to Launch Conventional Train Service

The Laos-China Railway Company is to operate a conventional train service from next month in order to accommodate a growing number of passengers. The new...

Government Makes Urgent Attempt to Curb Fuel Prices in Laos

The government of Laos has held talks on ways to control rising fuel prices faced by the country amid volatile global markets. According to the...

Police and Military to Jointly Patrol Laos-China Railway

Defense forces and public security forces are to jointly patrol the Laos-China Railway to ensure the smooth operation of railway services. Vientiane Times reports that...

Thai Baht Reaches Five-Month High

The Thai baht hit a five-month high on Monday with optimism over the nation’s tourism sector boosting inflows. Reuters reports that the baht rose as...

Laos-China Railway Opens Ticket Office at Vientiane Center

The Laos-China Railway Company is to open a ticket sales office at the Vientiane Center shopping complex in Vientiane Capital. CRI reports that the new...