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Tripartite Cooperation Accelerates: Promoting Logistics and Tourism along the China-Laos-Thailand Railway

A press conference convened in Thailand's Khon Kaen on 14 July to promote the forthcoming Logistics and Tourism Promotion Meeting along the China-Laos-Thailand Railway, scheduled for 19 August at the Mekong Institute. A press conference was held in Thailand’s Khon Kaen on 14 July to promote the upcoming Logistics and...

Vientiane’s BRT Project Reaches Over 80% Completion

Vientiane’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project has now reached 81.5 percent completion as of...

Vientiane Approves Stricter Waste Management Rules with Fines for Violators

The Vientiane Capital People’s Council has approved a new Agreement on Waste Management and...

Laos Begins Compensation Process for Railway-Affected Residents

The Lao government has begun compensating residents whose land and property have been affected...

Laos Launches New Training Program to Empower Underprivileged Lao Youth

Underprivileged Lao youths are set to receive skills training and job preparation through a...

Covid-19 Restrictions Could be Eased to Minimize Economic Impact

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...

Laos to Experience Stunted Economic Growth amid Coronavirus Pandemic

As a result of the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, Laos' Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is expected to rise by only 3.3 percent in...

Vientiane Economic Officials Patrol Wet Markets, Enforce Price Controls

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...

World Bank Approves Emergency Financing for Covid-19 Response

The World Bank’s Regional Vice-Presidency of the East Asia and Pacific Region yesterday approved US 18 million for Lao PDR to help the country...

Ministry Orders Temporary Suspension of Mining Activities, Hydropower Construction

The Lao Ministry of Energy and Mines has ordered the temporary suspension of mineral processing plants and hydropower construction projects under a new notice...

Lao Government To Provide Tax Breaks, Reduced Rates Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

The Lao government is to reduce and defer the payment of tax, customs, and other administrative fees during the coronavirus outbreak. Deputy Prime Minister Dr....