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Vientiane Capital Approves Tap Water Price Increase

On 9 July, the Vientiane Capital People’s Council approved a proposal to increase tap water prices, citing mounting production costs that have left the city’s water utility operating at a loss.  The approved plan calls for an adjustment to be implemented over three years from 2025 to 2028. The decision follows...

Laos Launches Climate-Smart Farming Project in Six Provinces

Laos is stepping up efforts to tackle climate-related food insecurity and open new export...

Laos to Upgrade National Road 13 in October 2025, Completion Expected by 2028

The Lao government will begin a major upgrade of a 50-kilometer stretch of National...

Bokeo Sees Over USD 17 Million in Exports in First Half of 2025

Bokeo Province recorded an export value of USD 17.23 million in the first six...

Laos Urges STEM Focus Amid Growing Education Crisis

Over 6,000 Lao nationals graduated from overseas institutions between 2021 and 2024, according to...

First Phase of Sithandone SEZ Development Project Underway

When completed, the first phase of the Sithandone Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is expected to be valued at some USD 600 million. According to a...

Primary Students Behind in Lao Language and Mathematics in Laos

Authorities have admitted that the education system in Laos requires urgent attention, with Lao students falling behind in Lao Language and mathematics at the...

Laos Issues New Decree on Dam Management

Authorities announced on Thursday that the government of Laos has released new instructions for handling hydropower dams aimed at mitigating water shortages and floods. The...

Chinese Decorations Reappear on Vientiane Streets

Authorities have reinstalled temporary decorations around Vientiane Capital in celebration of Lao-China cooperation. Chinese insignia and signage were spotted being installed along Quai Fa Ngum...

New IFC Report Proposes Action Plan to Support FDI Opportunities in Laos

Developing a holistic investment strategy along with continued regulatory reforms will help the Lao PDR attract more diverse and higher-quality foreign direct investment (FDI),...

Waste Management A Growing Problem For Vientiane Capital

Vientiane City Office for Management and Service (VCOMS) says it faces several major challenges in waste management across Vientiane Capital. Authorities are faced with challenges...