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Economy

Laos, South Korea Collaborate on Direct Flight Initiative to Boost Tourism, Economic Ties

Laos is considering the introduction of direct flights from South Korea to Luang Prabang as part of the Knowledge Sharing Program (KSP). This initiative aims to boost tourism and strengthen economic ties between the two nations. At a seminar held in Vientiane on 3 September, Lao and Korean officials reviewed...

Okard Launches Inclusive Internship Program for Persons with Disabilities

World Education and the Department of Policy for Devotees, Persons with Disabilities, and Older...

Bolikhamxay Province Faces Urgent Teacher Shortage

Bolikhamxay Province is facing a critical shortage of teachers, with a need for 413...

Laos Joins School Meals Coalition

Laos has officially joined the School Meals Coalition, a global alliance focused on advancing...

Nam Theun 2 Development Fund Expands to Benefit More Districts

The Nam Theun 2 Development Fund (NT2DF) is set to expand its reach beyond...

Fisherman Struggling with Seasonal Lower Prices

Lao fishermen, fish farmers and market traders are battling lower fish prices this rainy season as overall market supply has increased.Reservoir fishermen at the...

Government Enforcing Revenue Collection Measures

The Ministry of Finance is committed to carrying out stronger measures to increase revenue collection for the rest of the fiscal year to offset...

Lao Legal Market: A Gentle Awakening

Lao People’s Democratic Republic remains one of the most underdeveloped countries in Southeast Asia. But according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Lao...

Lao GDP Expected to Expand 7%, Lower Than Expected

The initial estimates made by Lao National Statistics Bureau suggest that gross domestic product (GDP) for the 2015-2016 fiscal year will reach 6.9-7 percent,...

Gov’t Report: Laos-China Railway to Benefit Various Areas, Boost Investment

The Laos-China Railway Project is likely to bring such benefits to the Lao PDR as strong economic infrastructure, the achievement of cooperation and connectivity...

Vietnam Aims For Larger Slice of Lao Retail Market

Local companies have been swimming against the tide, trying to make headway into the lucrative Lao retail market, says the Hanoi Women Association of...