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Economy

Trump’s New Reciprocal Tariffs Hit Laos, ASEAN Hard, Threatening Key Exports

Laos is among the countries most affected by the United States' recent announcement of new reciprocal tariffs, which President Donald Trump unveiled on 2 April. This decision could have a severe impact on Laos' economy and threaten its growing trade relationship with the U.S, according to economic experts. Under President...

France Funds 11 Lao Civil Society Projects for Gender Equality

As part of France’s commitment to gender equality worldwide, Siv-Leng Chhuor, Ambassador of France...

Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Tops 1,000, More Casualties Expected: Here’s What We Know So Far

This is a developing story LATEST UPDATE on 29 March at 12:48 PM The deadly 7.7-magnitude...

Government Considers Primary School Extension to Enhance Education System

The Lao government is considering a major change to the country's education structure, with...

Inflation in Laos Drops to 11.2% in March

Laos’ inflation rate eased to 11.2 percent in March, down from 12.7 percent in...

New Minimum Wage Set at 1,100,000 Kip Expected to be Announced On Labor Day

Within three months, the raising of the country's minimum wage to 1,100,000 kip per month is expected to materialize. The current wage has been...

Mongolia to provide Sheep to Lao People’s Army

The Mongolian government has agreed to provide 1,000 sheep to the Lao People's Army battalion in Xieng Khouang Province. A meeting was held between Mongolian...

Minimum Wage Increase Planned for This Year

From 1991 to 2015, the minimum wage has increased a total of 7 times in Laos. According to the Department of Labor Regulation, an 8th change is set...

Euler Hermes: Growth Is Firm, But Fundamentals Remain Weak in Laos

Euler Hermes, an Allianz company, has released a brief country economic report on Laos. The following is an excerpt from the report: ECONOMIC OVERVIEW Solid growth...

Savannakhet Reaches Population of 1 Million

Savannakhet Province is now officially the province with the largest population in Laos, according to a report released by the provincial statistics bureau on...

Vang Vieng Expressway to be Extended to China

The Vientiane to Vang Vieng expressway is now to be extended to China, according to a recent announcement by Yunnan Construction Engineering Group. The first...