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Economy

ASEAN Launches Agroecology Transition Guidelines in Laos

Vientiane Capital, Lao – 17 March: The Lao-facilitated Initiative on  Agroecology, led by the Lao government, alongside representatives from ASEAN countries  and valuable and long-standing partners, officially launched the ASEAN Policy Guidelines on  Agroecological Transition, following its adoption at the 45th Meeting of the ASEAN Ministers  on Agriculture and...

Lao National Assembly Debates Major Constitutional Reforms: What’s at Stake

The Lao National Assembly is currently debating the 2025 Draft Constitution of Laos, which...

Vientiane Residents Demand Action Amid Ongoing Water Shortages

Many households in Vientiane are struggling with water supply issues, including shortages and low...

Laos Tackles Bureaucratic Bloat with Major Government Overhaul

As Laos continues to grow and change, the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party has recognized...

Laos Prepares for 2025 Digital Census with Training Initiatives

On the top floor of the four-story Lao Statistics Bureau (LSB) building, located about...

Dongdok Campus Market Engulfed in Flames

On Saturday morning at approximately 3:30am, the Dongdok campus market at the National University of Laos (NUOL) was engulfed in flames. According to initial reports...

PM to Slash Civil Servant Stipends, Shifts Focus to Rural Volunteers

Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith has stated that ‘benefits’ should no longer be given to those working in public administration, but insists that such support go...

Laos; a Key Part in the Grand Scheme of Things

The “One Belt, One Road” initiative is a crucial part of China’s development strategy to deepen economic cooperation with countries in Asia, Europe and...

Trillions of Kip Emerge From State Audit

Following an audit conducted by the State Audit Organization, an estimated 3.135 trillion kip (USD 384.776 million) has been uncovered as additional revenue, representing...

Authorities Warn Public of Organised Crime Involving ATM Fraud

Police officers are are in pursuit of two wanted criminals who are suspected to be using fake ATM cards to withdraw money from various...

Everything You Need to Know about the Laos-China Railway

The Laotian Times provides a concise, easy-to-read summary of the Laos-China Railway: Total length: 414.332 kilometers (over 62 percent consists of bridges and tunnels: 258.5 km...