25 C
Vientiane
Friday, November 21, 2025
spot_img

Economy

Laos Launches Major Local Government Shake-Up with 640 New Sub-Districts

The government has greenlighted a nationwide overhaul of local governance, approving the establishment of 640 new sub-districts, or Taseng, which will replace villages as the country’s primary administrative units.  On 18 November, Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone officially signed the decree following National Assembly approval last week, setting the stage for...

Luang Prabang Opens New Training Hub to Boost Hospitality Skills

On 12 October,  Laos launched the Luang Prabang Hospitality Training Center, a facility dedicated...

Four Bridges Along Route 20 in Salavan Almost Half Way to Completion

The construction of four bridges along Route 20 in Salavan Province has reached 49...

Lao Government Rolls Out USD-10-Million Electricity Subsidy

Starting this September, households in Laos that use up to 300 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of...

Laos Central Bank Faces LAK 66.86 Billion Embezzlement Loss

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

Vientiane to Vang Vieng Expressway to Open by December

The Vientiane to Vang Vieng expressway linking the nation’s capital with the resort town of Vang Vieng is expected to be ready for use...

Germany Supplies Scientific Equipment to MRC to Monitor Dam Impacts

The government of Germany has provided equipment for the Mekong River Commission (MRC) to monitor transboundary environmental impacts from two mainstream dams on the...

Tanmixay-Sikeuth Road to be Complete by November

The contractor responsible for the construction of the Tanmixay to Sikeuth Road in Vientiane Capital has confirmed that the upgrade will be complete by...

Laos and China Form Joint Power Grid Company

Electricite du Laos state enterprise and China Southern Power Grid have signed an agreement to jointly establish a new venture to operate the country's...

Students Encouraged to Apply for Tourism and Hospitality Courses Nationwide

Technical and vocational schools and colleges around the country have assembled their tourism and hospitality courses under one central Facebook Page titled "Hosts of...

Laos Sees Rising Public Debt Following Covid-19 Economic Effects

Public debt is on the rise for Laos after a drop in revenue collection and an increase in loans amid the Covid-19 pandemic. According to...