Economy

Lao Scholar Draws on History to Explore What Makes a Country ‘Great’

In many Lao communities, temples are among the cleanest places around. People sweep the grounds, tend to the gardens, and take care of the buildings. There is a shared understanding that these places are sacred, belong to everyone, and that caring for them is a collective responsibility. But why doesn't...

Laos’s Credit Rating Upgraded After Bond Sale, Hong Kong Tax Pact

Laos has received a credit rating upgrade after issuing a USD 500 million international...

Laos Eyes 500MW Renewable Electricity Export to Singapore

Laos is eyeing a major expansion of its clean energy exports following a proposed...

Laos Orders Local Trade Offices to Stop Restricting Business Competition

The Ministry of Industry and Commerce has ordered trade offices nationwide to stop imposing...

Laos Inflation Eases to 7.7 Percent as Electricity Costs Remain High

Laos’ inflation edged down to 7.7 percent in October from 7.8 percent in September,...

BCEL Customers Raise Alarm After Losing Money Due to ATM Skimming

BCEL Bank has issued a statement warning customers of ATM skimming operations that have occurred at some of its machines around Laos. Skimming occurs when...

Australia To Train Lao Interpreters To Prepare For The 2024 ASEAN Chair Year

Seventeen staff from across the Lao Government have been selected to participate in the Australia-Laos ASEAN Interpretation and Translation Program. Upon completion of this...

Govt Plans to Build Around Five Overpasses in Vientiane Capital

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport is planning to construct up to five pedestrian footbridges in Vientiane Capital, but only one has received...

Australian Education Exhibition to Be Held This Month

Australia is home to some of the world’s best universities, and the Australian Education Exhibition provides a chance for students in Laos to find...

Laos Records Lowest Year-on-Year Trade Deficit of USD 13 Million in January

The country reported a trade deficit of USD 13 million in January, the lowest figure recorded since last year. The trade deficit in Laos soared...

Govt. Unveils Data Management System for Digital Birth Registration

The government of Laos has introduced a digital central data management system to collect population data in the country.  Ministry of Home Affairs launched the...