Economy

African Swine Fever Disrupts Pork Supplies, Beef Prices Rise in Vientiane

The pork shortage is putting pressure on Vientiane’s meat markets as African swine fever (ASF) spreads across Laos and authorities restrict the movement of pigs and pork. State media have confirmed outbreaks in two districts and three villages in Vientiane Capital, including Sangthong district, where 115 pigs died across two...

Corruption Crackdown in Laos’s Attapeu Province Uncovers Millions in Financial Irregularities

Attapeu authorities have detailed five years of corruption investigations and financial irregularities, including a...

Lao Migrant Workers Send Home USD 500 Million in First Seven Months of 2026

Lao migrant workers sent an estimated USD 500.7 million back to Laos during the...

Vietnam Emerges as Laos’ Second-Largest Foreign Investor with USD 8 Billion in Projects

Vietnam has become Laos's second-largest foreign investor, with more than 400 projects worth a...

Laos, China Launch Digital Payment Link For Cross-Border Transactions

Laos and China have launched a new digital payment link that allows Chinese visitors...

New SEZ Project in Vang Vieng Completes Feasibility Study

A new Special Economic Zone project in Vang Vieng has reported progress in its feasibility study and socio-economic impact studies. The project, which will cover...

China Remains the Largest Foreign Investor in Laos

China remains the largest foreign investor in Laos, undertaking a total of 785 projects worth USD 12 billion. Special economic zones, industrial parks, and large-scale...

Major Road Repairs Begin Following Rainy Season Damage

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport has begun the repair and upgrade of a number of national roads after severe damage during the...

Domestic Electricity Consumption on the Rise in Laos

The Lao Ministry of Energy and Mines has said that electricity consumption in Laos this year could reach 9,401 million kWh, increasing by 7.7%...

Osiano Trading to Develop Port at Ban Mom

Osiano Trading is to invest USD 50 million into the construction of the Ban Mom port project in Tonpheung District, Bokeo Province. The project is...

Xayaboury Reports African Swine Fever Outbreak

Xayaboury Province has declared an outbreak of African Swine Fever in Xienghone District. According to a notice issued by the Xienghone District Office on 21...