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...

Authorities Rush to Repair Traffic Lights in Vientiane Capital

Vientiane Capital authorities are to expedite repairs of faulty traffic lights and street lighting across the city. According to a report by Vientiane Mai, the...

Lao Economy Set to Recover if Threats Can Be Contained

While economic growth in the Lao PDR contracted in 2020 for the first time in over two decades, the economy is set to recover...

Lao Consumers Still Favor Imported Agricultural Produce

Authorities have acknowledged that Lao people continue to favor agricultural products imported from neighboring countries over home-grown produce. According to a report by Lao Post,...

Expressway Contractor in Talks to Adjust Tolls, Clear Cattle

The Vientiane to Vang Vieng Expressway Management Committee is to hold discussions regarding the adjustment of road tolls following public complaints. According to a report...

Famous Tha Heua Fish Market Faces Abandonment Following Expressway Opening

Vang Vieng's Tha Heua Market faces total abandonment after the expressway has caused motorists to bypass it when traveling to the resort town. According to...

Government Approves Sale of Land Along Vientiane’s 450 Years Road

The government of Laos has approved the sale of land along either side of the 450 Years Road in Vientiane Capital. The Vientiane Capital Department...