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Economy

Traditionally-crafted Bamboo Brooms Earn National Recognition

Broom-making is more than just a craft in Bokeo’s Kang village, it’s a long standing tradition that has been passed down for generations.  On 24 January, this dedication was officially recognized when the Women’s Broom Crafting Group in Kang Village received the One District, One Product (ODOP) Badge.  For years, local...

Vientiane Launches Sustainable Tourism Initiative with Innovative Technology for Growth

The Lao government has announced plans to boost tourism in Vientiane Capital with the...

Economic Crisis, Teacher Shortages Drive Rising School Dropout Rates Across Laos

Laos has seen high school dropout rates for several years, with Attapeu, Sekong, Savannakhet,...

Government Empowers Teachers in Rural Laos Through Workshop

Over 1,120 educators are participating in training workshops this month, aimed at improving classroom...

Audience Invited to Try Martial Arts at Japanese Budo Event in Vientiane

On 25 January, Lao and Japanese martial artists gathered at the Budo Center to...

Ministry of Energy and Mines Considers Electricity Price Adjustments for 2024-2028

The Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM) is exploring changes to electricity prices for the 2024-2028 period to ensure the long-term sustainability of electricity...

Cambodia to Sign Double Taxation Agreements with Laos, Philippines

Cambodia is set to sign double taxation agreements (DTAs) with Laos and the Philippines, following the completion of essential technical procedures, according to Cambodian...

Inflation Rate in Laos Sees Slight Dip in August

Laos experienced a slight dip in its inflation rate in August, which stood at 24.3 percent, down from July’s 26.1 percent. Despite the slower...

Bank of Laos Increases Interest Rates Amid Economic Challenges

The Bank of Laos (BOL) has announced a hike in interest rates to tackle rising inflation. After a recent Monetary Policy Committee meeting, the...

Laos, Vietnam to Introduce Kip-Dong Cross-Border Payment System

Laos and Vietnam are set to Launch a new payment system enabling direct trade transactions in kip and dong currencies. Starting in September, the...

First Cold-Chain Train Connects Yunnan with Vientiane

China has introduced its first refrigerated freight train service from Yunnan Province to Laos via the Lao-China Railway, marking a significant step in enhancing...