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African Swine Fever Disrupts Pork Supplies, Beef Prices Rise in Vientiane

The pork shortage is putting pressure on Vientiane’s meat markets as African swine fever (ASF) spreads across Laos and authorities restrict the movement of pigs and pork. State media have confirmed outbreaks in two districts and three villages in Vientiane Capital, including Sangthong district, where 115 pigs died across two...

Corruption Crackdown in Laos’s Attapeu Province Uncovers Millions in Financial Irregularities

Attapeu authorities have detailed five years of corruption investigations and financial irregularities, including a...
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Lao Migrant Workers Send Home USD 500 Million in First Seven Months of 2026

Lao migrant workers sent an estimated USD 500.7 million back to Laos during the...
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Vietnam Emerges as Laos’ Second-Largest Foreign Investor with USD 8 Billion in Projects

Vietnam has become Laos's second-largest foreign investor, with more than 400 projects worth a...
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Laos, China Launch Digital Payment Link For Cross-Border Transactions

Laos and China have launched a new digital payment link that allows Chinese visitors...
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ADB: China’s Slowing Growth Impacts Developing Asia’s Prospects

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has lowered its economic growth prediction for developing Asia - including Laos - to 4.6% this year, down from...

UN: Laos Expected to Reach 8 Million People by 2030

A provincial celebration of World Population Day:  “Towards demographic resilience: supporting individuals’ rights and choices”, was held by the Ministry of Planning and Investment...

Laos Energy Ministry Places Dams on Notice Amid Wet Season Storage

The Ministry of Energy and Mines has placed hydropower projects on notice across the country, telling them to ensure emergency plans are in place...

Vang Vieng Criticized for Unscrupulous Price Gouging

A sudden influx of international visitors to the tourist town of Vang Vieng has seen food and accommodation prices skyrocket, with many calling for...

Laos to Produce More Fertilizer and Animal Feed Amid Supply Chain Turmoil

The government of Laos is urging private companies to invest in the manufacturing of fertilizer and animal feed in response to global supply chain...

Laos Passport Office Admits Delays, Denies Corruption Claims

Residents in Laos have complained of long queues while lodging passport applications, as well as widespread corruption involving brokers. The Consular Department, under the Ministry...
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