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Economy

Lao Government Addresses 73,000 Illegal Workers Abroad

The Lao government has revealed that more than 73,000 Lao workers are currently working abroad illegally, particularly in neighboring countries, despite the government's efforts to create domestic job opportunities for job seekers. During the 8th General Meeting, Baikham Khattiya, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare, highlighted...

ChildFund Bids Farewell to Laos After 14 Years

After 14 years of development work in Laos, ChildFund in Laos held its close-out...

Vientiane’s New Bus Project: A Step Forward or a Traffic Gamble?

Additional reporting by Kheuakham Chanlivong In Laos, daily commutes are largely dominated by private vehicles,...

Lao Government Allocates USD 960 Million for 2025 Development Projects

The Ministry of Planning and Investment announced the approval of 746 State investment projects...

Houaphanh Province to Expand Flight Services Amid Tourism Boom in 2025

Starting January 2025, airlines are set to increase flights to Houaphanh province to accommodate...

Nayoby Bank to Increase Loan Amounts, Expand Branches

Nayoby bank will increase the maximum loan amount it releases to a customer from the current 30 million kip to 50 million kip next...

Laos-China Railway Awaits Landmine Clearance

Construction of the Laos-China railway in Luang Namtha province has yet to commence as some UXO clearance activities need to be completed before the...

Skilled Labour Needed for Development Zones

A large quality of skilled labour remains in high demand for development zones across the country, especially the Saysettha Development Zone in Vientiane, according...

Central Bank Permits Importers to Borrow in Foreign Currency

The Bank of the Lao PDR has permitted commercial banks to release loans in foreign currency to importers, including those who currently have no...

China Funds Poverty Reduction in Laos

The Chinese government has agreed to provide grant funding of over 34 billion kip (over 33 million Yuan) to address poverty reduction in Laos,...

Luang Prabang Handicrafts Festival Attracts more Visitors

Luang Prabang Handicrafts Festival has attracted more than 3,000 local and foreign visitors since the event began on December 4. The weeklong festival is being...