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Economy

Luang Prabang International Airport Set for Major Upgrade Under Public–Private Partnership

Luang Prabang International Airport is set for a major upgrade through a Public–Private Partnership (PPP) led by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, in cooperation with the International Finance Corporation. The project includes the construction of a new international terminal, expansion of the existing terminal for domestic flights, and...

Laos to Upgrade National Road No. 9 in Savannakhet, Connecting Laos, Thailand, Vietnam.

Laos is set to upgrade National Road No. 9 in Savannakhet Province, a key...

Japan Funds New School in Bokeo, Strengthening Education, Development Ties

Bokeo Province is set to welcome a new school with support from the Japanese...

Vientiane Capital Speeds Up Road Repairs in 2025 with LAK 20.91 Billion Budget

Vientiane is fast-tracking repairs on several major roads in 2025 using a budget of...

Laos Offers Incentives, Scholarships to Strengthen Education in Remote Areas

Laos is introducing new incentives and scholarships to improve education in rural areas, linking...

National Assembly Passes Resolution On Fuel Price Stabilization Measures

The National Assembly of Laos has passed a resolution to reduce the excise tax on fuels in order to attempt to avert a fuel...

Covid and Conflict Complicate Fruit Supply Across Southeast Asia

China’s zero-Covid policy for imports has disrupted the Thai exportation of durian crops, while coffee farmers in Vietnam have resorted to growing avocados and...

Laos to Seek Oil From Russia

A notice issued by the Prime Minister's Office yesterday directed relevant ministries to seek cheap oil from Russia. The notice was in response to proposals...

Inflation Reaches 9.9 Percent in Laos

Year-on-year inflation in Laos increased to 9.9 percent in April, according to the latest statistics from the Lao Statistics Bureau. Inflation jumped from 6.25 percent...

Government of Laos calls on Society to Save Petrol

The Government of Laos has called on society to try to save petrol as much as possible amid a growing fuel crisis in the...

Lao Officials Promote Environmental Protection at Mining Projects

Laos is promoting investment in mining to boost revenue through the export of natural resources, however, officials say it must also ensure environmental protection. ...