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Laos Urges STEM Focus Amid Growing Education Crisis

Over 6,000 Lao nationals graduated from overseas institutions between 2021 and 2024, according to the Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES) during its recent annual general meeting.  Among them, 2,271 specialized in public health, 1,614 in business and law, and 479 in social sciences and media. While these graduates have contributed...

US Reduces Tariff on Lao Imports to 40 Percent, Pressure on Trade Remains

The United States has lowered its reciprocal tariff on Lao imports from 48 percent...

Vientiane’s Bus Rapid Transit Service Set to Begin Trial Operations by End of August

Vientiane’s BRT service is scheduled to begin trial operations free of charge for three...

Lao-China Railway to Pilot Automated Parking Fee System at Vientiane Station

The Lao-China Railway Company has announced plans to introduce an automated parking fee collection...

Laos Launches Disability-Inclusive Early Warning Workshop to Strengthen Climate Resilience

A two-day workshop on Disability-inclusive early warning messaging is starting today in Vientiane. The host...

Laos Sees Trade Deficit of USD 80 Million in December

Laos reported a trade deficit of USD 80 million in December 2021 with imports and exports totaling approximately USD 1.18 billion. According to information from...

Vientiane Capital Upgrades Khouvieng Road to Improve Traffic Flow

Authorities in Vientiane Capital have begun widening stretches of Khouvieng Road to better facilitate traffic flow and reduce congestion. Roads are to be widened, footpaths...

Vang Vieng Station Commences Freight Services Along Laos-China Railway

Vang Vieng Station in Vientiane Province has commenced providing freight services along the Laos-China Railway. The station began the provision of freight services this week...

Laos to See Decline in Coffee Exports This Year

Coffee exports are expected to slow for Laos this year as the number of coffee plantations decreases. In 2022, Laos is predicted to export just...

Laos Authorizes Two Crypto Exchange Platforms

Authorities in Laos have officially authorized two licensed cryptocurrency exchange platforms to operate in the country. The Bank of Laos (BOL) has granted their Agreement...

New Riparian MRC Head Anoulak Kittikhoun Takes Office Today

Mr. Anoulak Kittikhoun takes office today as the third riparian Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Mekong River Commission (MRC) Secretariat. He will lead...