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Economy

Sekong Province Offers LAK 50 Million, University Placement for Outstanding Students

Students in Sekong Province who graduate from grade 7 with a red diploma in the 2025–2026 academic year will receive LAK 50 million (USD 2,306) and support to continue their studies at the bachelor’s level, under a new provincial initiative. Red diplomas, also known as “First Honour” certificates in Laos,...

Chao Anouvong Stadium Renovation on Track for Late 2026 Completion

The renovation of Vientiane’s Chao Anouvong Stadium is on track and is expected to...

New Cross-Border Infrastructure Project to Strengthen Connectivity in Southern Laos

Authorities in Attapeu have officially launched construction of a major infrastructure project designed to...

Asian Development Bank Funds USD 41M for Primary Healthcare in Laos

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 41 million financing package to...

Laos Calls for Increased ASEAN Investment in Nature-Based Solutions

Laos is urging ASEAN member states to ramp up investment in Nature-based Solutions (NbS)...

63,000 Unemployed in Laos During Covid-19 Pandemic

Laos has an estimated 63,000 unemployed, including those already in the country and migrant workers who have returned to Laos due to the Covid-19...

New Electricity Rates Set This Month

Authorities have set new electricity rates for households, organizations, and businesses this month throughout the country. According to a notice issued by the Ministry of...

Laos To Graduate From Least Developed Country Status by 2026

Laos could graduate from Least Developed Country status by 2026, according to a new announcement by the United Nations Committee for Development Policy (CDP). The...

First Phase of Sithandone SEZ Development Project Underway

When completed, the first phase of the Sithandone Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is expected to be valued at some USD 600 million. According to a...

Primary Students Behind in Lao Language and Mathematics in Laos

Authorities have admitted that the education system in Laos requires urgent attention, with Lao students falling behind in Lao Language and mathematics at the...

Laos Issues New Decree on Dam Management

Authorities announced on Thursday that the government of Laos has released new instructions for handling hydropower dams aimed at mitigating water shortages and floods. The...