The Lao government has signed an agreement to establish ore inspection offices at seven key border checkpoints, aiming to strengthen quality control of mineral exports, increase state revenue, and curb losses from smuggling and fraud.
The Ministry of Finance (MOF) signed the agreement with Lao Standard Control Ltd. on 3...
On 18 November, Laos inaugurated the Lancang-Mekong Training Center and launched a specialized training program designed to address the country’s shortage of skilled workers...
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that Laos’ economy will expand by 4.5 percent in 2026, supported by stronger exports, rising tourism, foreign...
Laos is intensifying efforts to attract investment from China’s Yunnan province as the two nations work to strengthen trade, transport links, and broader economic...
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 36 million financing package to strengthen technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in Laos,...