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...

Traffic Lights in Vientiane Capital Undergo Repairs

A number of sets of traffic lights in Vientiane Capital have been successfully repaired and upgraded, according to the Vientiane City Office for Management...

Vientiane Capital to Establish New District

A new district is to be established in Vientiane Capital, set to become its tenth district. Authorities in Vientiane Capital have taken steps to establish...

Laos to Build Two Coal-Fired Plants in Xekong Province

Laos is to construct two new coal-fired power plants in southern Laos with the aim of selling more electricity to Cambodia. Vientiane Times reports that...

Housing for Attapeu Flood Victims to Be Completed This Year

Some 496 of 700 new homes have been completed for flood victims in Attapeu following the dam collapse of 2018. According to a report by...

Laos to Inspect Safety of Hydropower Dams Every Five Years

Laos is to undertake a national hydropower inspection procedure every five years to ensure safety and maintenance standards. The procedure would ensure that dams...

Laos-China Railway Sees 242 Kilometers Of Track Complete

The Laos-China Railway project has completed 242 kilometers of track and is expected to successfully complete the full track in May this year. According to...