Economy

Laos Cuts 7-Day Base Interest Rate to 7% as Economic Risks Persist

The Bank of Laos (BOL) has cut its seven-day base interest rate from 8 percent to 7 percent a year as inflation remains below the government’s 8 percent target. The Monetary Policy Committee approved the cut at its meeting on 20 August, where it reviewed monetary policy, economic conditions, fuel...

Prime Minister Calls for Tighter Oversight of Boten SEZ Amid Development Challenges

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

Laos-China Railway Trade Surges as Cross-Border Freight Hits New Highs

Trade along the Laos-China Railway continued to grow sharply in the first half of...

Laos Identifies Two New Rare Earth Target Areas Across Four Provinces

Laos has completed field surveys and identified two major potential rare earth target areas...

Laos Studies USD 1 Billion Vientiane-Lidu Industrial Park in Pakngum

On 13 August, Laos agreed to study the development of a new industrial park...

Northern Laos Braces for Heavy Rains as Typhoon Kajiki Prompts Railway Halt

Laos is preparing for severe weather as Typhoon Kajiki, one of the strongest storms of 2025, moves inland from central Vietnam, bringing heavy rain...

Fruit of Her Labor: How a Young Farmer Is Redefining Agriculture in Laos

A young woman in Luang Prabang is proving that farming can be more than just survival—it can be a source of pride, sustainability, and...

Electricite du Laos Targets New Hydropower, Solar Projects to Boost Power Stability

The State-owned Electric Power Corporation of Laos, better known as Electricite du Laos (EDL), announced a comprehensive plan to strengthen the country’s electricity supply...

US, China Extend Tariff Truce for 90 Days

By Beiyi SEOW and Isabel KUA/AFP - China and the United States delayed higher tariffs on each other's imports for 90 days, hours before...

Vientiane Capital Records 496 Crime Cases in First Half of 2025

Authorities in Vientiane Capital have reported a total of 496 criminal incidents during the first six months of this year. This marks a decrease of...

Over 6,200 Candidates Sit National University Entrance Exam, Up by 1,000 from Last Year

Over 6,200 candidates sat for the entrance examination to the National University of Laos (NUOL) for the 2025-2026 academic year, an increase of about...