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Economy

Vientiane Capital Speeds Up Road Repairs in 2025 with LAK 20.91 Billion Budget

Vientiane is fast-tracking repairs on several major roads in 2025 using a budget of LAK 20.91 billion (around USD 1 million), supported by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, said  The projects, announced by Vientiane Capital Transport Deputy Director Thavixay Xaipaseuth on 14 October, target key routes severely damaged...

Laos Offers Incentives, Scholarships to Strengthen Education in Remote Areas

Laos is introducing new incentives and scholarships to improve education in rural areas, linking...

Work to Start on Vientiane-Hanoi Expressway Section Two, Completion Expected by 2030

Construction of Section 2 of the Vientiane-Hanoi expressway, which will connect Paksan district to...

Laos Targets 90 percent Urban Water Access by 2030

Following the recent announcement of major transport and city infrastructure projects, the Ministry of...

Luang Namtha Sees Nine Percent Growth in Tourist Arrivals in First Nine Months of 2025

Laos’ northern Luang Namtha Province recorded a steady increase in tourism in 2025, welcoming...

Japan Funds Teacher Training Facilities in Nine Provinces of Laos

Laos and Japan signed an agreement to provide grant aid aimed at enhancing Provincial Teacher Development Centers in Laos during a bilateral meeting held...

Heroes in Pink: Celebrating the Legacy, Future of Midwifery in Laos

Dubbed the “heroes in pink," Souksavanh Paserthsak has witnessed first-hand how midwives have evolved to save lives and support rights in Laos. As deputy director...

Laos Launches New Initiative to Preserve, Enhance Traditional Medicine Production

On 20 January, the Institute of Medicine and Traditional Medicine under the Ministry of Health signed a new agreement with the Chanthabouly District Young...

Laos Mining Sector Attracts Over USD 2.4 Billion in 2024 Investments

Laos' mining industry attracted nearly USD 2.5 billion in investments in 2024, surpassing annual targets and showcasing the sector’s critical role in driving economic...

New Strategy Set to Streamline Trade, Logistics Operations in Laos

On 21 January, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce held a nationwide meeting to approve the draft Trade and Transport Facilitation Strategy 2025-2030. The...

Xekong Province Takes Action to Combat Growing School Dropout Rates

Xekong Province is stepping up efforts to address the rising school dropout rates, which continue to challenge local education systems, authorities said. Provincial officials are...