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Digital Growth in Laos with Internet Faster by 17.8 percent in Early 2025

The internet and social media landscape in Laos experienced significant growth in 2025, driven by faster internet speeds and increasing mobile phone adoption. According to the State of Digital in Laos 2025 report, the country has 4.97 million internet users this year, with an internet penetration rate of 63.6 percent...

Most Asian Stocks Drop as Trump Trade Policy Sows Uncertainty

Hong Kong, China AFP-Asian equities mostly fell 5 March as investors fret over Donald Trump's...

Laos Seeks Larger Share of Global Cassava Market Amid Growing Demand

Laos is aiming to expand its cassava exports and attract more international customers, especially...

Hmong Market Farmers in Tasmania Not Immune to Agriculture Industry Changes

ABC - Farming is what Dee Thao's family is best known for. Members of...

Vientiane Announces Potential Water Shortages, Calls for Preservation Efforts

The Water Supply Enterprise of Vientiane Capital issued a statement on 5 March, announcing...

First Lao Nationals Certified as Train Drivers by Lao-China Railway

On 5 August, the Lao-China Railway awarded driver certificates to 14 Lao nationals who successfully completed a self-driven test. This certification ceremony marks the...

Japanese Ambassador Celebrates Lao Scholars Heading to Japan

On 1 August, the Ambassador of Japan, Tsutomu Koizumi hosted a reception at his residence in Vientiane Capital for students and senior fellows of...

Laos Faces Sixth Consecutive Monthly Trade Deficit, Reaches USD 133 Million in June

Laos experienced a trade deficit of USD 133 million in June, marking the sixth straight month of trade deficits in 2024. According to data...

Laos Unveils Electronic Certificate of Origin Issuing System to Boost Trade

The Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MOIC) of Laos, with support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has launched an enhanced...

Vietnam Seeks to Boost Coal Imports from Laos

The Vietnamese government is actively seeking solutions to enhance coal trade cooperation with Laos, addressing the challenges in the current coal trade between the...

Laos: July Inflation Rate Remains High Amid Rising Living Costs

In July, Laos continued to grapple with high inflation, with the rate slightly decreasing to 26.1 percent from June's peak of 26.2 percent. The...