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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...

Water Supply in Vientiane Capital May Experience Shortages During Pi Mai

Vientiane Capital Water Supply State Enterprise has announced that residents in the capital should store and conserve water during the Lao New Year festival...

New PM Tells New Minister of Finance to Plug Leaks and End Corruption

The prime minister of Laos has urged the country's new finance minister to put an end to financial leaks, as well as ending corruption...

Nam Theun 1 Hydropower Project Now 85 Percent Complete

The Nam Theun 1 Hydropower Project is now 85 percent complete and is expected to go online in May 2022. According to a report by...

Laos-China Railway Track 80 Percent Complete

The laying of railway track for the Laos-China Railway project is now 80 percent complete, with the final sections of track scheduled to be...

World Leaders Discuss Finance for Development and Debt Management Amid Covid-19 Fallout

Laos is among 42 countries that have had their credit ratings downgraded since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. The world has been teetering on...

Southern Vientiane Railway Station To Be Complete This Year

Construction of the Southern Vientiane Railway Station is scheduled for completion at the end of this year. The site of the Southern Vientiane Railway Station...