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Economy

Irrigation Water Reservoir Set to Benefit 1,760 Families in Champasack

The newly constructed Huay Vang Hay irrigation reservoir in Phonthong village, Champasack, is set to significantly impact local agriculture, benefiting approximately 1,760 families.  With a storage capacity of 47 million cubic meters, the reservoir will be a vital resource for both food production and commercial agriculture, especially for residents of...

Inflation Rate Eases to 15.5% in January

Laos' inflation rate eased to 15.5 percent in January, compared to 16.9 percent in...

Laos to Introduce New Rules to Strengthen Lao Kip, Reduce Reliance on Foreign Currency

In an effort to stabilize the national economy and reduce reliance on foreign currencies,...

Lao Government Calls for Boost in Agricultural Production in 2025

Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has called on the agriculture and forestry sectors to enhance...

Traditionally-crafted Bamboo Brooms Earn National Recognition

Broom-making is more than just a craft in Bokeo’s Kang village, it’s a long...

Vegetable Prices Increased over New Year

Vegetable prices rose over the new year holiday period, while the market price of meat remained steady. Each new year, the prices of vegetables including...

New Mobile Banking App for Joint Development Bank

Joint Development Bank (JDB) has announced plans to offer a mobile banking app this year. The mobile banking app will provide customers with a...

No Stop To Rising Fuel Prices in Laos

The Ministry of Industry and Commerce has announced a fuel price increase across the country to match the rise in fuel prices on the...

SDGs’ Message Dispersed in Luang Prabang

About 500 officials, lecturers and students at Souphanouvong University in Luang Prabang province gained insight about the implementation of the nation's Sustainable Development Goals...

Foreign Aid on the Decline

Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith has called for central and local departments to do more to pursue the development agenda and strive for greater self-reliance...

Pakxong to Become Champassak’s Second Largest Town

The district of Pakxong will be developed into the second largest urban centre in Champassak province after Pakxe, according to a provincial official. Champassak province...