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Economy

Laos Tackles Bureaucratic Bloat with Major Government Overhaul

As Laos continues to grow and change, the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party has recognized that its government structure isn't keeping pace with the country's fast development. In response, the Party has announced a major restructuring, focusing on both ministry and constitutional changes to improve the overall governance framework. Despite previous...

Laos Prepares for 2025 Digital Census with Training Initiatives

On the top floor of the four-story Lao Statistics Bureau (LSB) building, located about...

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...

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...

Laos Seeks Debt Deferrals as External Payments Nearly Double to USD 950 Million

Laos is seeking more time to pay off its debts, as its external debt payments nearly doubled to USD 950 million last year, from...

Lao Government Reshuffles Key Positions Across Ministries

The Lao government has announced a significant reshuffle of key positions across various ministries following a month-long session at the National Assembly (NA). One of...

Laos Adopts New Laws to Boost Socio-Economic Growth

The National Assembly (NA) of Laos has officially adopted 13 laws aimed at enhancing the country's socio-economic growth. This decision followed extensive debates among...

Laos Kicks Off Green Bus Trials to Boost Public Transport in Four Provinces

Several provinces in Laos have commenced trials of new public “green bus” transportation services aimed at enhancing local infrastructure and reducing traffic congestion. The buses...

Laos to Implement Key Measures to Tackle Labor Shortage

Minister of the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare Baikham Khattiya announced a series of measures to tackle the labor shortage during the seventh...

Laos: Electricity Consumption Surges 45 Percent in Three Years

The electricity sector in Laos is facing significant challenges. According to a report from the Ministry of Energy and Mines, electricity consumption has surged...