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Economy

Japan Honors Sonexay Siphandone with Order of the Rising Sun

On 29 April, the Japanese government announced that Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun is conferred on Sonexay Siphandone, Prime Minister of Laos Examples of his major contributions related to Japan are as follows: Prime Minister Sonexay has invited the Japanese Companies to invest in Laos and to improve...

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...

East Asia Pacific Growth Slows in 2025, World Bank Says

East Asia and Pacific has led in economic growth, but to sustain momentum and...

Lao Kip Drops to 15-Year Low

The Lao kip has continued its depreciation against foreign currencies, reaching its lowest value against the US dollar in more than fifteen years. The value...

Local Company to Construct Smart City in Vientiane Capital

Lao-owned construction company Douangchaleun Development Construction Group is to construct a Smart City development project in the capital of Laos. The government of Laos has...

Laos Examines Expressway Route to Vietnam

The Government of Laos is discussing plans for a new expressway running from Vientiane through Xaysomboun, Xieng Khouang and Houaphan provinces to the Vietnamese...

Farmers Encouraged to Replace Tobacco Crops in Laos

Health officials in Laos have asked the government to encourage farmers to grow other crops as alternatives to growing tobacco. Deputy Minister of Health, Dr....

Government Issues Regulations for Cryptocurrency Miners and Platforms in Laos

The government of Laos has issued new regulations governing cryptocurrency mining operations and trading platforms. The new regulations specify the types of businesses that can...

Vientiane Capital Reserves Land for Smart City Development

The sale of land across 12 villages in two districts of Vientiane Capital has been prohibited by city authorities after greenlighting a Smart City...