Economy

Lao Scholar Draws on History to Explore What Makes a Country ‘Great’

In many Lao communities, temples are among the cleanest places around. People sweep the grounds, tend to the gardens, and take care of the buildings. There is a shared understanding that these places are sacred, belong to everyone, and that caring for them is a collective responsibility. But why doesn't...

Laos’s Credit Rating Upgraded After Bond Sale, Hong Kong Tax Pact

Laos has received a credit rating upgrade after issuing a USD 500 million international...

Laos Eyes 500MW Renewable Electricity Export to Singapore

Laos is eyeing a major expansion of its clean energy exports following a proposed...

Laos Orders Local Trade Offices to Stop Restricting Business Competition

The Ministry of Industry and Commerce has ordered trade offices nationwide to stop imposing...

Laos Inflation Eases to 7.7 Percent as Electricity Costs Remain High

Laos’ inflation edged down to 7.7 percent in October from 7.8 percent in September,...

Obsolete System, Corruption Delay Land Title Registration

The Head of the Department of Natural Resources and Environment commented on the delay of land registration during the 2nd National Assembly Session on 22 July.  Mr. Bounsom...

Four Years On, Attapeu Dam Collapse Victims Continue to Wait for New Homes

Victims of the dam collapse in Attapeu Province continue to wait for housing, four years after the disaster.   When the saddle dam of the...

Laos Ranks 72 in Global Mobile Data Pricing Survey

Laos has one of the highest internet costs in Southeast Asia, ranking 72nd in the world and eighth among ASEAN nations, according to a...

Laos Seeks Fuel from Saudi Arabia

Laos may consider importing fuels from Saudi Arabia after recent talks following a visit by the Saudi foreign minister in March. According to a press...

Laos-China Railway Proposes Standing Tickets

The Laos-China Railway has proposed standing tickets as a way to accommodate large volumes of passengers following the reopening of the country to tourism. The...

Khamsavath Station in Vientiane Capital Ready to Operate Soon

Officials from Thailand's railway department visited the Khamsavath Railway Station site in Vientiane Capital last month to monitor progress prior to opening. The new railway...