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Economy

Lao Green Business Forum 2025 sets vision for Laos as ASEAN’s future Green Business Hub

The Lao Green Business Forum 2025 marked a pivotal step in Laos’s journey toward becoming a regional leader in green and sustainable enterprise. Hosted at the Amari Vientiane Hotel, the event brought together over 150 participants from government, business, finance, academia, and development sectors, all committed to advancing a shared...

Attapeu Approves Xekaman 1 Dam Tourism Development Project

Attapeu Province is taking a major step to expand its tourism sector with the...

Pakse International Airport Undergoes Major Renovation, Expansion

Pakse International Airport in Laos’ southern Champasack Province is undergoing a major renovation and...

Luang Prabang International Airport Set for Major Upgrade Under Public–Private Partnership

Luang Prabang International Airport is set for a major upgrade through a Public–Private Partnership...

Laos to Upgrade National Road No. 9 in Savannakhet, Connecting Laos, Thailand, Vietnam.

Laos is set to upgrade National Road No. 9 in Savannakhet Province, a key...

Laos Hopes to Pay Off USD 14 Billion Debt by 2025

Foreign debt to the tune of USD 13 billion and domestic debt of USD 900 million will be paid off with revenue earned from...

China Remains the Largest Foreign Investor in Laos

China remains the largest foreign investor in Laos, undertaking a total of 813 projects worth USD 16 billion. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Planning...

Returning Migrant Labor Costs Lao Government Over LAK 15 Billion

The Lao government has spent over LAK 15.82 billion on food, transportation, and other necessities for Lao migrant workers returning from Thailand. Minister of Labour...

Laos-China Railway Scheduled to Open in December this Year

Laos has announced that the Laos-China Railway is scheduled to officially open in early December this year. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Planning and...

New Vientiane to Houaphan Expressway Project Under Consideration

The Lao government is considering approval of a new expressway project that will stretch from Vientiane Capital to Houaphanh Province. The new expressway route, commencing...

National Assembly Tells Government To Tax Online Vendors

Members of the National Assembly have asked the Lao government to begin collecting taxes from those selling products and services online. According to a report...