On 9 July, the Vientiane Capital People’s Council approved a proposal to increase tap water prices, citing mounting production costs that have left the city’s water utility operating at a loss.
The approved plan calls for an adjustment to be implemented over three years from 2025 to 2028.
The decision follows...
Authorities have said that after 11 consecutive days without a new case of Covid-19 in Laos, some lockdown restrictions could potentially be eased.
Prime Minister...
Government officials from Vientiane Capital were on the scene at wet markets to enforce compliance with the government's instruction prohibiting price gouging of essential...
The Lao Ministry of Energy and Mines has ordered the temporary suspension of mineral processing plants and hydropower construction projects under a new notice...