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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...

Govt, Development Partners to Agree on Next Ten Years Cooperation

Vientiane province: --Localisation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), effective development partnerships, food and nutrition security, green growth, climate change and disaster response preparedness are...

Economists Query Accuracy of Investment Figure

Economists have queried the investment figure reported by the government, saying it does not reflect the reality of economic growth. Minister of Planning and Investment...

Residents Await Compensation for Nongkhang Airport Lands

Huaphan province wants to help the people affected by Nongkhang airport construction that are suffering from a lack of rice to eat after losing...

NA Session Ends after Approving Laws, Financial Targets

The National Assembly (NA) has approved a GDP target of 600 trillion kip over the next four years, also setting the average economic growth...

Amended Investment Law Offers Tax Incentives, Shortens Concession Period

Amendments to the Investment Promotion Law offer more tax incentives and shorter investment concession periods in a bid to attract more investors while ensuring...

Laos is World’s Greenest Country

Among Asian countries, Laos has the highest percentage of forest area at 92.1 percent of the total area of the country. On the other...