Economy

Laos’ economy expanded 5 percent in the first half of 2026, helped by a strong tourism season and growth in services, but slowed in the second quarter as the government works to meet its 6 percent target for the year. Growth reached 5.5 percent in the first quarter before easing...

Attapeu is expanding its employment services as the province seeks to respond to labor...

Laos is moving to update its electricity sector as the government prepares to adopt...

The Bank of Laos (BOL) has cut its seven-day base interest rate from 8...

Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has called for stronger management of the Boten Special Economic...