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...

Laos and China Form Joint Power Grid Company

Electricite du Laos state enterprise and China Southern Power Grid have signed an agreement to jointly establish a new venture to operate the country's...

Students Encouraged to Apply for Tourism and Hospitality Courses Nationwide

Technical and vocational schools and colleges around the country have assembled their tourism and hospitality courses under one central Facebook Page titled "Hosts of...

Laos Sees Rising Public Debt Following Covid-19 Economic Effects

Public debt is on the rise for Laos after a drop in revenue collection and an increase in loans amid the Covid-19 pandemic. According to...

Thai Firm Keen to Construct ASEAN’s Largest Wind Farm in Laos

Thai energy giant BCPG Public Company has announced plans to develop ASEAN's largest wind farm in Laos, capitalizing on rising demand for energy in...

Bank of Laos Tightens Regulations on Currency Exchange Business

The Bank of the Lao PDR has drafted a new administrative regulation intended to regulate currency exchange businesses following the depreciation of the Lao...

Construction of Vientiane Station Commences on Laos-China Railway

A groundbreaking ceremony for construction of Vientiane Station along the Laos-China Railway was held on Friday in Xaythany District. Vientiane Station, located in Xay Village,...