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Economy

Luxembourg Development Cooperation Supports Lao Red Cross with High-Tech Blood Cold Chain Equipment

Luxembourg has handed over state-of-the-art blood cold chain equipment to the Lao Red Cross, valued at approximately 2 million Euros on 13 September in Vientiane. This significant contribution aims to strengthen the Laos’ blood transfusion services and ensure a reliable and safe supply of blood products across Laos. The handover...

Laos Launches Low-Interest Loan Program to Boost Economic Self-Reliance

The Lao government has announced the establishment of a low-interest business funding program aimed...

Indonesian President-Elect Visits Laos, Forges Stronger Bilateral, Regional Ties

Indonesian President-elect Prabowo Subianto visited Laos on 6 September and met with President Thongloun...

Sekong Launches Electronic Birth Registration System

Sekong’s Ministry of Home Affairs launched the “Electronic Civil Registration and Vital Statistics” system...

Laos, South Korea Collaborate on Direct Flight Initiative to Boost Tourism, Economic Ties

Laos is considering the introduction of direct flights from South Korea to Luang Prabang...

First Cold-Chain Train Connects Yunnan with Vientiane

China has introduced its first refrigerated freight train service from Yunnan Province to Laos via the Lao-China Railway, marking a significant step in enhancing...

Government Considers Increasing Employee Allowances to Counter Rising Costs

To address the growing cost of living, the Lao government is considering a proposal to raise allowances for employees in enterprises. This topic is...

First Meteorological Tower to be Installed for Savannakhet Wind Farm Projects

On 22 August, a groundbreaking ceremony was held for the first meteorological tower in Nathou village, Phin district, Savannakhet Province. This tower will collect...

Laos Boosts Modern, Traditional Medicine Management to Improve Public Health

The Lao Ministry of Health has introduced a set of measures aimed at improving the management of both modern and traditional medicines in a...

Early Completion of Savannakhet Bridge Boosts Connectivity

Savannakhet celebrated the early completion of a new bridge across the Xechamphone River in Nathom Village, Atsaphone district on 20 August. The 100-meter-long bridge was...

Laos Advances Disability Rights with New Driving License Agreement

Laos is continuing to strengthen its commitment to improving the lives of its disabled citizens. Recent developments include the publication of a new agreement...