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Economy

Luang Prabang International Airport Set for Major Upgrade Under Public–Private Partnership

Luang Prabang International Airport is set for a major upgrade through a Public–Private Partnership (PPP) led by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, in cooperation with the International Finance Corporation. The project includes the construction of a new international terminal, expansion of the existing terminal for domestic flights, and...

Laos to Upgrade National Road No. 9 in Savannakhet, Connecting Laos, Thailand, Vietnam.

Laos is set to upgrade National Road No. 9 in Savannakhet Province, a key...

Japan Funds New School in Bokeo, Strengthening Education, Development Ties

Bokeo Province is set to welcome a new school with support from the Japanese...

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...

Laos Offers Incentives, Scholarships to Strengthen Education in Remote Areas

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

Lao Education Minister Honored with Japan’s Order of the Rising Sun for Advancing Education and Sports

On 3 November, the Government of Japan announced recipients of the 2024 Autumn Conferment of Decorations on foreign nationals, among which the decoration of...

Lao Government Aims to Boost Tourism in Luang Prabang, Addressing Infrastructure, Industry Challenges

The Lao government has announced plans to address and improve tourism in Luang Prabang, focusing on creating a more efficient and inclusive experience for...

Laos, Singapore Partner to Launch Singapore International Institute for Enhanced Vocational Training

Laos has recently advanced vocational training and education by partnering with Singapore to create the Singapore International Institute. This new institute aims to expand...

Hundreds of Delegates from 28 Countries Unite in Bangkok for the 15th AYIMUN, Paving the Way for Global Youth-Led Diplomacy

The 15th Asia Youth International Model United Nations (AYIMUN) has concluded successfully, marking four days from 1 to 4 November of intense and inspiring...

High Honors, Higher Expectations: Red Certificate Sparks Debate Among Young Lao Graduates

In Laos, as the job market grows more challenging, people are questioning the true value of academic accolades, particularly the "red certificate," a mark...

Salavan Province Teams Up with Singapore for New Wind Power Project

Salavan Province has launched plans to build its first wind power production after joining forces with a Singapore-based company to conduct a feasibility study...