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Economy

Khammouane Province Fights Deforestation with New Farmer-Led Conservation Initiative

The forestry authorities in Khammouane have launched a new project to protect biodiversity and reduce poverty across the province. The initiative will engage 600 farmers from three districts to help improve livelihoods and restore local forests. On 16 September, Humana People to People (HPP) Laos and the Department of Agriculture...

Namtheun 2 Wins ASEAN-OSHNET Excellence Award for Outstanding Safety Performance

Namtheun 2 was recognized for its excellent health and safety performance at the 5th...

ASEAN Mayors, Governors Gather in Laos to Focus on Connectivity, Sustainability

Vientiane is hosting the Meeting of Governors and Mayors of ASEAN Capitals 2024 (MGMAC...

Primary School Teachers Receive Intensive Training on Spoken Lao Program

A comprehensive training program is currently underway to equip primary school teachers with the...

Savannakhet Faces Critical Teacher Shortage

A critical shortage of teachers is plaguing the education system in Savannakhet, threatening the...

Laos to Clear 10,000 Hectares of UXO in 2020

The Lao National Regulatory Authority (NRA) for the UXO and mine clearance sector has set a target this week to clear and destroy unexploded...

Laos to Experience Electricity Shortage During Hot Season

Electricity generation will not be sufficient to supply all areas in Laos during times of peak consumption from March to June, according to authorities,...

Laos Suffers Trade Deficit of USD 137m in 2019

Laos recorded a trade deficit of USD 137 million in 2019, although the country exported more than its yearly plan. The value of exports last...

Laos Sees 145% Energy Export Growth between 2016-2020

Laos has increased its electricity exports by 145 percent over the past five years amid a growing number of hydropower plants. The country expanded electricity...

World Bank Classifies Laos as Lower-Middle-Income Economy for 2020

The World Bank has classified Laos as a lower-middle-income economy in its latest classification for the 2020 fiscal year. The bank classifies the world’s economies...

Moody’s Assigns First-time Issuer Rating of B3 to Laos

American credit rating agency Moody’s has assigned a B3 rating with a positive outlook to the government of Laos, citing the country’s high economic...