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Economy

Thailand, Laos Set USD 11 Billion Trade Target by 2027, Eye New Infrastructure to Boost Border Economy

In his first official visit abroad as Thailand’s prime minister, Anutin Charnvirakul pledged to deepen economic ties with neighboring Laos by setting an ambitious bilateral trade target of USD 11 billion by 2027, nearly doubling current levels.  The two countries also agreed to accelerate cross-border infrastructure projects, including new transport...

Laos Offers Incentives, Scholarships to Strengthen Education in Remote Areas

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

Work to Start on Vientiane-Hanoi Expressway Section Two, Completion Expected by 2030

Construction of Section 2 of the Vientiane-Hanoi expressway, which will connect Paksan district to...

Laos Targets 90 percent Urban Water Access by 2030

Following the recent announcement of major transport and city infrastructure projects, the Ministry of...

Luang Namtha Sees Nine Percent Growth in Tourist Arrivals in First Nine Months of 2025

Laos’ northern Luang Namtha Province recorded a steady increase in tourism in 2025, welcoming...

Korean Firm Partners with Wanfeng Property to Attract Investment to That Luang SEZ

A Korean real estate investment firm based in Shanghai has signed an agreement with a Chinese property developer to attract investment in the That...

Electricity Exports On the Rise as Laos Powers Up ASEAN

Laos has earned USD 2,012 million from the export of electricity to other countries this year, up by 12 percent compared to last year. Deputy...

Laos to Reopen Under Green Zone Travel Plan

The government of Laos has begun preparations for reopening the country to vaccinated tourists under its new Lao Travel Green Zone plan. The new plan...

Government of Laos Declines Offer to Sell BCEL Bank Shares

The Office of the Prime Minister's Office has issued a notice stating that it has declined a proposal by Phousy Group to purchase the...

Lao Kip Drops to 15-Year Low

The Lao kip has continued its depreciation against foreign currencies, reaching its lowest value against the US dollar in more than fifteen years. The value...

Local Company to Construct Smart City in Vientiane Capital

Lao-owned construction company Douangchaleun Development Construction Group is to construct a Smart City development project in the capital of Laos. The government of Laos has...