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Economy

New Boten-Mohan Shuttle Enhances Connectivity, Regional Integration

On 3 November, Laos and China officially launched the cross-border shuttle service between Boten and Mohan, during a ceremony attended by officials from both countries. The service is the first high-frequency international passenger line between Laos and China, enhancing connectivity and facilitating tourism, trade, and business travel. “The launch of this...

New Partnership Strengthens River Data, Forecasting, Sustainable Development in Laos

MRC - The Mekong River Commission (MRC) and the Government of Australia have reinforced...

Over 2,500 Vientiane Students, Teachers to Support 12th National Games

The Vientiane Capital Department of Education and Sports announced that 2,583 teachers and students...

National Road No. 13 South Rehabilitation Project Launches in Khammouane, Savannakhet

Rehabilitation work on National Road No. 13 South is set to begin, covering 38...

ASEAN SOAR Together Empowers MSMEs with Digital Boost at ABIS 2025

On 31 October, the ASEAN Foundation, in partnership with TikTok Shop and the ASEAN...

Businesses Request Clarification of Government Assistance and Employee Compensation

Businesses have called on the government to provide assistance including tax breaks to ease the burden on the private sector. The private sector wants to...

Thai Durian Growers Expect Fruitful Outcome from Laos-China Railway

Durian growers in Thailand are eagerly awaiting the opening of the Laos-China Railway, which they believe will help them access the lucrative Chinese market. China...

Laos Constructs Railway Vocational Technical College

Construction of a Railway Vocational Technical College has begun in Vientiane Capital that will produce graduates to work in the railway sector. According to...

ADB: Economic Recovery in Laos Delayed by Covid-19

Economic recovery in Laos slowed amid a second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic that has led to lockdowns and lower consumer spending, according to...

Man Arrested for Theft of Railway Components

A man has been arrested in Vientiane Capital for stealing railway construction components along the Laos-China Railway. According to a report by Lao Youth Radio,...

Building a Sustainable and Green Economic Corridor for Laos, Hand In Hand with FAO

Editorial (Op-Ed) by Mr. Nasar Hayat - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Representative in the Lao People's Democratic Republic, Mr. Nasar...