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Foodpanda to Cease Operations in Thailand, Parent Company Announces

Foodpanda will cease its operations in the country on 23 May, its German parent company Delivery Hero announced on 23 April.  The decision is a major shake-up of Thailand's competitive food delivery sector, marking the end of a nearly decade-long presence in the country.  Delivery Hero confirmed in an official statement...

Lao-Thai Health Project Trains More Than 1,170 Professionals Under Princess Sirindhorn’s Initiative

Over 1,170 Lao health professionals have been trained through a long-running initiative led by...

Laos Expands Military Teacher Training Program to Tackle Teacher Shortage

As the teacher shortage in Laos continues to affect rural communities, Phongsaly Province has...

Lao Deputy Calls for Climate, Trade Cooperation

Laos’ Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Maithong Thammavongsa reaffirmed Laos’ commitment to strengthening regional...

Luang Prabang Surges Past Tourism Goals with Over 1.1 Million Visitors, Fueling Economic Growth

Luang Prabang experienced a tourism boom in the first quarter of the year, generating...

Laos Sees Trade Deficit of USD 64 million in April

Laos recorded a trade deficit of USD 64 million in April, according to information from the Lao Trade Portal. Xinhua reports that exports from Laos...

Vientiane Vehicle Registration Division Bars Entry to Unvaccinated Individuals

The Vientiane Capital Vehicle Registration and Driving License Division (VRDLDV) has declared that individuals and employees who have not been vaccinated against Covid-19 will...

Korean Company to Study Expansion of Luang Prabang Airport

The Korean Airports Corporation (KAC) has been selected to lead a feasibility study on the expansion of Luang Prabang International Airport. The Lao Ministry of...

Laos Considers Policy to Assist Poor Families During Covid-19 Crisis

The government of Laos is now considering a policy to assist poor families or vulnerable individuals who have been affected by the Covid-19 crisis. According...

EDL To Discount Electricity Rates During Lockdown Period

Electricite du Laos is to provide a three percent discount on electricity rates to residential consumers during the lockdown period. Authorities have accepted a proposal...

Asian Development Bank Predicts Positive Economic Growth for Laos

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) projects positive growth for the economy of Laos despite the effects of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Vientiane Times reports that...