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Economy

Laos Begins Compensation Process for Railway-Affected Residents

The Lao government has begun compensating residents whose land and property have been affected by the Lao-Thai Railway Project, despite ongoing delays in updating land documentation. During the 9th Ordinary Session of the Vientiane Capital People’s Council on 9 July, members raised concerns about delays in updating land titles for...

Laos Launches New Training Program to Empower Underprivileged Lao Youth

Underprivileged Lao youths are set to receive skills training and job preparation through a...

Vientiane Capital Approves Tap Water Price Increase

On 9 July, the Vientiane Capital People’s Council approved a proposal to increase tap...

Laos Launches Climate-Smart Farming Project in Six Provinces

Laos is stepping up efforts to tackle climate-related food insecurity and open new export...

Laos to Upgrade National Road 13 in October 2025, Completion Expected by 2028

The Lao government will begin a major upgrade of a 50-kilometer stretch of National...

Laos Criminalizes Animal Abuse in Updated Penal Code

Laos has added a new section to its penal code that criminalizes animal abuse. This section appears in the latest version of the country’s penal code,...

Lumberings & Longings: Trials, Tales As Domesticated Elephants, Handlers Adjust to A New Era in Laos

Like wildlife in biological hotspots worldwide, Laos' wild and domesticated elephants alike are facing a time of rapid and significant change, amid increased man-made developments...

Climate Change: Taming the Waters in Laos’ Xayaboury Province

Helping farmers in their efforts to adjust to climate change in Laos' Xayaboury Province alongside Lao government partners, The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) was active back...

Thailand Visa Applicants Beware: Fortnight Wait As Consulate Appointment Bookings Bank Up in VTE

Foreign nationals seeking visas to ever-popular Thailand for residence or travel can expect waits of up to two weeks for appointments for visa application...

Cabinet Strengthens Gov Agencies Leeway To Act on Land Concessions

Land Concessions, giving development and usage rights to various individuals and corporate domestic and international investors, has long been considered one of the critical levers to...

E-Commerce Benefits Require Access, Digital Connectivity At Right Cost in Laos

Barriers such as costs and strength of connectivity, infrastructure, facilitation must be overcome so ongoing development of e-Commerce in Laos can assist more women, small firms,...