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...

Vientiane Capital to Upgrade Roads and Infrastructure

Vientiane Capital authorities are to upgrade nine roads alongside other infrastructure in the capital this year. According to a report by Lao National Radio, nines...

Lao Kip Depreciates against Foreign Currencies

The Lao kip has continued its depreciation against foreign currencies, affecting the cost of living amid the Covid-19 pandemic. In recent months, a mismatch...

EDL Issues Measures Against Electricity Theft

Electricite du Laos has announced new measures against electricity theft and meter tampering, including tripling fines for infringements. The power company says that those who...

Laos Records USD 54 Million Trade Deficit in May

According to the newest information from the Lao Trade Portal website, Laos posted a trade deficit of USD 54 million in May of this...

Laos Joins Monthly Railway Meetings with Thailand and China.

Laos is to join a monthly meeting previously held between Thailand and China that will review updates on the progress of a plan to...

Lumpy Skin Disease Infects Over 2,000 Cattle in Vientiane

Some 2,330 cows and buffalo have been infected with lumpy skin disease across 128 villages in Vientiane Capital. According to a report by Lao National...