The iconic That Dam, or Black Stupa, one of Vientiane’s most culturally significant landmarks, is set to undergo a major restoration as part of a new preservation initiative led by the Lao government.
Authorities from Chanthabouly district convened on 14 May to assess the feasibility of restoring the ancient stupa,...
Electricity generation will not be sufficient to supply all areas in Laos during times of peak consumption from March to June, according to authorities,...
Laos has increased its electricity exports by 145 percent over the past five years amid a growing number of hydropower plants.
The country expanded electricity...
The World Bank has classified Laos as a lower-middle-income economy in its latest classification for the 2020 fiscal year.
The bank classifies the world’s economies...
American credit rating agency Moody’s has assigned a B3 rating with a positive outlook to the government of Laos, citing the country’s high economic...