Economy

African Swine Fever Disrupts Pork Supplies, Beef Prices Rise in Vientiane

The pork shortage is putting pressure on Vientiane’s meat markets as African swine fever (ASF) spreads across Laos and authorities restrict the movement of pigs and pork. State media have confirmed outbreaks in two districts and three villages in Vientiane Capital, including Sangthong district, where 115 pigs died across two...

Corruption Crackdown in Laos’s Attapeu Province Uncovers Millions in Financial Irregularities

Attapeu authorities have detailed five years of corruption investigations and financial irregularities, including a...

Lao Migrant Workers Send Home USD 500 Million in First Seven Months of 2026

Lao migrant workers sent an estimated USD 500.7 million back to Laos during the...

Vietnam Emerges as Laos’ Second-Largest Foreign Investor with USD 8 Billion in Projects

Vietnam has become Laos's second-largest foreign investor, with more than 400 projects worth a...

Laos, China Launch Digital Payment Link For Cross-Border Transactions

Laos and China have launched a new digital payment link that allows Chinese visitors...

Bank of the Lao PDR to Issue Bonds Worth LAK 1 Trillion

The Bank of the Lao PDR has announced that LAK 1 trillion in special bonds* will be available for people in Laos to purchase...

Is Laos Ready to Welcome Tourists from China?

With Laos trending as a travel destination over the past several months and China reopening its borders on Sunday, is the country prepared for...

Inflation in Laos Soars to its Highest Rate at 39.27 Percent in December

Inflation in Laos skyrocketed to 39.27% in December 2022, the highest rate of the year, according to the Lao Statistics Bureau (LSB). In December 2022,...

Laos to Start Exporting Electricity to Cambodia in New Project

The opening ceremony of the 500 KV power station and transmission line from Laos to Cambodia took place in Champasack's Khong district on Tuesday. Electricite...

The Telegraph Recommends Laos as One of 20 Places You Must Visit in 2023

The British newspaper's travel experts curated a collection of the 20 top destinations to visit this new year and Laos featured in the list...

Thai Baht Expected to Strengthen in 2023

The Thai baht is expected to have a strong year in 2023, buoyed by an influx of Chinese tourists and slowed US rate hikes. Bangkok...