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Lao Green Business Forum 2025 sets vision for Laos as ASEAN’s future Green Business Hub

The Lao Green Business Forum 2025 marked a pivotal step in Laos’s journey toward becoming a regional leader in green and sustainable enterprise. Hosted at the Amari Vientiane Hotel, the event brought together over 150 participants from government, business, finance, academia, and development sectors, all committed to advancing a shared...

Attapeu Approves Xekaman 1 Dam Tourism Development Project

Attapeu Province is taking a major step to expand its tourism sector with the...

Pakse International Airport Undergoes Major Renovation, Expansion

Pakse International Airport in Laos’ southern Champasack Province is undergoing a major renovation and...

Luang Prabang International Airport Set for Major Upgrade Under Public–Private Partnership

Luang Prabang International Airport is set for a major upgrade through a Public–Private Partnership...

Laos to Upgrade National Road No. 9 in Savannakhet, Connecting Laos, Thailand, Vietnam.

Laos is set to upgrade National Road No. 9 in Savannakhet Province, a key...

Laos Seeks Fuel from Saudi Arabia

Laos may consider importing fuels from Saudi Arabia after recent talks following a visit by the Saudi foreign minister in March. According to a press...

Laos-China Railway Proposes Standing Tickets

The Laos-China Railway has proposed standing tickets as a way to accommodate large volumes of passengers following the reopening of the country to tourism. The...

Khamsavath Station in Vientiane Capital Ready to Operate Soon

Officials from Thailand's railway department visited the Khamsavath Railway Station site in Vientiane Capital last month to monitor progress prior to opening. The new railway...

Bilateral Trade Between Laos and Vietnam up 20.6% This Year

Bilateral trade between Vietnam and Laos climbed 20.6% year-on-year to USD 824 million in the first half of 2022, with fuels making up a...

Laos Government to Resolve Debt, Fuel, Currency Crises

The Government of Laos has pledged to stave off debt default by managing exchange rates and reigning in state enterprises. The commitment to stabilizing the...

ADB: China’s Slowing Growth Impacts Developing Asia’s Prospects

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has lowered its economic growth prediction for developing Asia - including Laos - to 4.6% this year, down from...