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Economy

Lao Government Rolls Out USD-10-Million Electricity Subsidy

Starting this September, households in Laos that use up to 300 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity each month will see their utility bills reduced, thanks to a government subsidy approved on 14 November worth USD 8 million to USD 10 million, which will cut the transmission fee households pay from...

Laos Central Bank Faces LAK 66.86 Billion Embezzlement Loss

The Bank of the Lao PDR (BOL) is intensifying efforts to tackle corruption and...

New Weight-Based Toll Targets Road Damage from Mineral Transport

Starting in 2026, mineral transport trucks will be charged up to USD 1.5 per...

Laos Moves to Overhaul National School System by 2028

Laos is preparing to reform its national education system by shifting to a 6+3+3...

National Road No. 13 South in Savannakhet Set for Major Rehabilitation

A major 79-kilometer section of National Road No. 13 South is set for restoration...

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...

Vientiane Rezones Over 20 Villages into New District

Some 24 villages in Vientiane's Xaythany District are being rezoned under the administration of Vientiane Capital's newly created Danxangmixay District. According to a notice issued...

New Houaphan Airport 92% Complete

The construction project of the Nong Khang Airport in Houaphan Province is 92% complete but has suffered delays due to the Covid-19 pandemic. A meeting...

Mitsubishi to Invest in Wind Power Project in Laos

Japan’s Mitsubishi Corp is to invest in a 600 MW wind farm project in Laos that will export power to Vietnam. The company announced yesterday...

Luang Prabang Roads Expanded To Facilitate Traffic

Authorities have upgraded and expanded several major roads in central Luang Prabang City to facilitate traffic within the municipality. According to a report by KPL,...

Authorities Discuss Security of Laos-China Railway

Authorities have discussed the security preparedness of the Laos-China Railway construction project, which is scheduled to be complete by December this year. According to a...