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Economy

New Weight-Based Toll Targets Road Damage from Mineral Transport

Starting in 2026, mineral transport trucks will be charged up to USD 1.5 per ton per trip on routes of 10 kilometers (km) or more, Minister of Public Works and Transport Leklay Sivilay announced on 13 November. Addressing the 10th Ordinary Session of the 9th National Assembly, Leklay said the...

Laos Moves to Overhaul National School System by 2028

Laos is preparing to reform its national education system by shifting to a 6+3+3...

National Road No. 13 South in Savannakhet Set for Major Rehabilitation

A major 79-kilometer section of National Road No. 13 South is set for restoration...

Laos Uncovers Widespread Corruption, Records Billions in Losses Over Five Years

Laos has uncovered widespread corruption cases nationwide over the past five years, identifying 334...

Lao State Fuel Company Set to Transform into Public–Private Joint Venture

The Lao government is moving to restructure the Lao State Fuel Company (LSFC) into...

Thailand Seeks Connection with Laos-China Railway

The Thai government has said it is seeking a way to link Thailand's Thai-Chinese high-speed railway line with the Laos-China Railway. A senior Thai official...

Lao State Inspection Authorities Uncover Trillions Lost to Corruption

The State Audit Organization and the State Inspection Authority of Laos have uncovered massive losses of over LAK 1.5 trillion and USD 147,387 this...

Fuel Prices Rise Again in Laos Amid Covid-19 Pandemic

The government of Laos has announced an increase in fuel prices for the sixteenth time this year, bringing the price of regular gasoline to...

Laos to Purchase New Fleet of Electric Vehicles for Senior Officials

The government of Laos is considering replacing gasoline cars with electric cars for Party and government leaders. According to a report from the Ministry of...

Laos Receives More Funding for Business and Trade to Assist in Covid-19 Recovery

The World Bank and the Government of Laos have agreed to scale up a Competitiveness and Trade Project that will assist businesses in Covid-19...

Railway Traffic Control Center Opens at Vientiane Station

Authorities in Laos have officially opened a railway traffic control center to manage traffic along the Laos-China Railway. According to a report by CRI, the...