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Economy

ASEAN Launches Agroecology Transition Guidelines in Laos

On 17 March, ASEAN countries, with support from the Lao-facilitated Initiative on Agroecology, officially launched the ASEAN Policy Guidelines on Agroecological Transition. The guidelines, adopted at the 45th ASEAN Ministers on Agriculture and Forestry Meeting in October 2024, aim to strengthen sustainable and resilient food systems in the region. For...

Lao National Assembly Debates Major Constitutional Reforms: What’s at Stake

The Lao National Assembly is currently debating the 2025 Draft Constitution of Laos, which...

Vientiane Residents Demand Action Amid Ongoing Water Shortages

Many households in Vientiane are struggling with water supply issues, including shortages and low...

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...

Southeast Asian Countries Consider Ways to Boost ‘Green Financing’ as Region Chokes on Smog

LUANG PRABANG, Laos (AP) — Senior finance and central bank officials from Southeast Asia and major economies met Thursday, 4 April in the scenic...

Labor Ministry Calls for Lao Nationals to Apply for Jobs in Laos

Laos is grappling with a severe labor shortage crisis as youths increasingly seek higher wages through employment opportunities abroad. In an effort to retain...

Asian Development Bank Greenlights Funding for Enhanced Healthcare in Lao Border Provinces

In a bid to enhance access to quality healthcare services in Laos border provinces, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a financing package...

Inflation Rate in Laos Dips Slightly to 24.98 Percent in March

Amidst a backdrop of economic challenges, Laos experienced a marginal decline in its inflation rate, dipping to 24.98 percent in March from February's 25.35...

Government Holds Job Fair Amidst Labor Shortage Crisis

Desperate situations call for desperate measures. Laos held a job festival on 22 March in Vientiane Capital in a move to seek recruitment for...

Laos Drops in Global Happiness Rankings, Economic Factors Play Key Role

In the 2024 global happiness report, Laos has slid down to the 94th position among more than 140 countries worldwide, marking a decline of...