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Economy

Economic Crisis, Teacher Shortages Drive Rising School Dropout Rates Across Laos

Laos has seen high school dropout rates for several years, with Attapeu, Sekong, Savannakhet, Bolikhamxay and Vientiane Capital being the most affected provinces. These rates have been driven by economic turmoil and limited access to higher education, according to reports from the Lao government.  On 23 January, the Attapeu Head...

Government Empowers Teachers in Rural Laos Through Workshop

Over 1,120 educators are participating in training workshops this month, aimed at improving classroom...

Audience Invited to Try Martial Arts at Japanese Budo Event in Vientiane

On 25 January, Lao and Japanese martial artists gathered at the Budo Center to...

Laos, Japan Discuss Plans for Direct Flights, Visa Easing

Laos and Japan have upgraded their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, marking 70...

Japan Funds Teacher Training Facilities in Nine Provinces of Laos

Laos and Japan signed an agreement to provide grant aid aimed at enhancing Provincial...

Project Enhances Beef Production in Laos

Target villages in the main beef producing provinces of Xieng Khuang, Luang Prabang, Xayaboury and Savannakhet have received benefits from the ‘Development of a...

Boost Economic Development, PM Urges Authorities in Phongsaly

Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith has urged leading authorities in Phongsaly to pay attention to socio-economic development strategies in enhancing people’s livelihoods after visiting several...

Ministry Reduces Fuel Prices

Petrol stations across the country lowered the retail prices of petrol and diesel yesterday after the Ministry of Industry and Commerce issued an announcement...

Economist: Kip Strong, Not Overvalued

Even though the Lao kip is strong the currency is not overvalued, according to a leading local economist. Senior Economist of the National Economic Research...

New Study: Laos At Development Crossroads

A new study by the Economic Research Institute for Asean and East Asia has highlighted 2 serious challenges for the nation's industrial development while...

Xekong Coffee Growers Exasperated By Price Drop

Agricultural officials have soothed coffee growers enough in the southern province of Xekong before they began pulling their crops in favour of others due...