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Economy

New Boten-Mohan Shuttle Enhances Connectivity, Regional Integration

On 3 November, Laos and China officially launched the cross-border shuttle service between Boten and Mohan, during a ceremony attended by officials from both countries. The service is the first high-frequency international passenger line between Laos and China, enhancing connectivity and facilitating tourism, trade, and business travel. “The launch of this...

New Partnership Strengthens River Data, Forecasting, Sustainable Development in Laos

MRC - The Mekong River Commission (MRC) and the Government of Australia have reinforced...

Over 2,500 Vientiane Students, Teachers to Support 12th National Games

The Vientiane Capital Department of Education and Sports announced that 2,583 teachers and students...

National Road No. 13 South Rehabilitation Project Launches in Khammouane, Savannakhet

Rehabilitation work on National Road No. 13 South is set to begin, covering 38...

ASEAN SOAR Together Empowers MSMEs with Digital Boost at ABIS 2025

On 31 October, the ASEAN Foundation, in partnership with TikTok Shop and the ASEAN...

Laos Records USD 54 Million Trade Deficit in May

According to the newest information from the Lao Trade Portal website, Laos posted a trade deficit of USD 54 million in May of this...

Laos Joins Monthly Railway Meetings with Thailand and China.

Laos is to join a monthly meeting previously held between Thailand and China that will review updates on the progress of a plan to...

Lumpy Skin Disease Infects Over 2,000 Cattle in Vientiane

Some 2,330 cows and buffalo have been infected with lumpy skin disease across 128 villages in Vientiane Capital. According to a report by Lao National...

EDL Opens Complaint Center Amid Overwhelming Public Outcry

Electricite du Laos has held an emergency meeting to discuss public complaints about high electricity bills and the disciplinary steps to be taken against...

Farmers in Huaphan Province Change their Life with Coffee Plantation

Vanmai Coffee Cooperative is a community of families in Huaphan Province in northern Laos, growing coffee to leave behind a troublesome past. Vanmai means...

Australia, Germany, Switzerland to Fund Improvement of Mekong River Basin’s Overall State

Australia, Germany, and Switzerland today committed nearly USD13 million in funding to the Mekong River Commission (MRC) to assist Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand, and...