Economy

Lao Scholar Draws on History to Explore What Makes a Country ‘Great’

In many Lao communities, temples are among the cleanest places around. People sweep the grounds, tend to the gardens, and take care of the buildings. There is a shared understanding that these places are sacred, belong to everyone, and that caring for them is a collective responsibility. But why doesn't...

Laos’s Credit Rating Upgraded After Bond Sale, Hong Kong Tax Pact

Laos has received a credit rating upgrade after issuing a USD 500 million international...

Laos Eyes 500MW Renewable Electricity Export to Singapore

Laos is eyeing a major expansion of its clean energy exports following a proposed...

Laos Orders Local Trade Offices to Stop Restricting Business Competition

The Ministry of Industry and Commerce has ordered trade offices nationwide to stop imposing...

Laos Inflation Eases to 7.7 Percent as Electricity Costs Remain High

Laos’ inflation edged down to 7.7 percent in October from 7.8 percent in September,...

Vientiane Railway Station Announces Overnight Parking and Toilet Facilities

The Laos-China Railway Company has announced an upgrade to facilities at Vientiane Railway Station that will secure overnight parking and public toilets. The railway company...

Government Celebrates Success of Nang Noi Girls’ Groups Project in Namor

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES) and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), organized...

International Companies Struggle to Get Dollars in Myanmar

Foreign companies in the country are grappling with an increasing shortage of U.S. dollars, with the military government's unpredictable foreign currency regulations putting their...

New Oil Refinery Awaits Government Approval to Start Operations

Lao-China Oil Refinery has not started its oil distribution as the price structure is not approved by the government yet. Minister of Energy and Mines,...

Biodiversity Project Extended in Nongkhamsean Wetland

Agro-Forestry Development Consultant (AFDC) in Vientiane Capital has extended a project in the Nongkhamsean Wetland to protect biodiversity, sustain ecology, and increase ecotourism. Vientiane Times...

Fifth Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge Completes 50% Construction

The 5th Lao-Thai Friendship between Bolikhamxay and Buangkan finished over half of its construction in August. Mr. Laithong Phommavong, the head of the fifth...