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Vientiane Residents Demand Action Amid Ongoing Water Shortages

Many households in Vientiane are struggling with water supply issues, including shortages and low water pressure. Residents are growing increasingly frustrated, as water disruptions continue despite repeated calls for conservation. On 5 March, the Water Supply Department issued an announcement urging residents to save water due to high consumption, frequent...

Laos Tackles Bureaucratic Bloat with Major Government Overhaul

As Laos continues to grow and change, the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party has recognized...

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...

Major Road Enhancements in Vientiane to Boost Traffic Safety, Flow

In preparation for the upcoming ASEAN meetings in the capital, many roads in Vientiane are undergoing significant upgrades to enhance driving conditions and safety....

Human Capital, Green Sustainability: Two Priorities for Laos’ Future Economic Model

Laos is currently facing challenges transitioning from commodity-driven growth to a more inclusive prosperity model, reveals a new report from the Organisation for Economic...

Thailand Interested in Building Sixth Friendship Bridge to Laos

Thailand has confirmed its intention to build a sixth friendship bridge connecting the country to Laos over the Mekong River. This bridge would link...

Decline in Secondary School Enrollments Continues for Third Consecutive Year

The number of secondary school students in Grades 4 and 7 across Laos has declined for the third consecutive year, as reported by the...

International Educators Gather in Vientiane to Boost Job Readiness, English Proficiency

The first-ever English Language Teaching and Job Readiness Forum at the Muong Thanh Luxury Vientiane Hotel on 30 May drew 120 educators from Laos,...

Laos, Singapore, Cambodia Unite to Facilitate Cross-Border Electricity Trade

Singapore, Cambodia, and Laos have formed a working group to push cross-border electricity trade, inching closer to the ASEAN Power Grid vision.  On 3 June,...