Economy

Railway Expansion, Education Reform Among Key Issues at National Assembly

Expanding the railway to southern Laos, rolling out a new school system, reducing poverty, and improving roads and water supply were among the key issues discussed during the First Ordinary Session of the 10th National Assembly this week. Lawmakers questioned ministers on infrastructure, education, rural development, and environmental protection as...

Laos Collects USD 12 Million in Digital Taxes From Global Tech Companies

Laos has collected approximately USD 12 million in digital taxes from global technology companies...

Laos Agricultural, Forestry Exports Top USD 1 Billion in First Half of 2026

Laos earned more than USD 1 billion from agriculture and forestry exports in the...

Champasak Signs Deal for New 5-MW Solar Power Project

Authorities in Champasak signed a concession agreement on 3 July with a private company...

Myanmar’s Leader Wraps First ASEAN Visit in Laos, Signs Mekong Dam Study

Myanmar's recently elected President, Min Aung Hlaing, who seized power in the 2021 military...

Final Rail Welded on Laos-China Railway

China Railway Group has welded the final 500-meter section of seamless rails on the Laos-China Railway line in time for the project's opening at...

Singapore to Trial Import of Electricity from Laos

Singapore is to trial the import of electricity from Laos via Thailand and Malaysia following an agreement between Keppel Electric and Electricite du Laos...

Students Face Difficulties with Online Learning in Vientiane Capital

Authorities in Vientiane Capital have admitted that many schools and students face difficulties accessing or using online learning facilities. KPL reports that low internet penetration...

Currency Exchange Businesses to Become Commercial Bank Representatives

Authorities in Laos have ordered currency exchange businesses to transition into representatives of commercial banks across the country. According to a notice issued by the...

Laos Sees Trade Deficit of USD 24 million in August

Laos recorded a trade deficit of USD 24 million in August, according to information from the Lao Trade Portal. LTP reports that exports from Laos...

Laos Authorizes Cryptocurrency Trial Program

The government of Laos has authorized six companies to trade and mine cryptocurrencies while relevant ministries are to draft regulations governing their use. According to...