Economy

Railway Expansion, Education Reform Among Key Issues at National Assembly

Expanding the railway to southern Laos, rolling out a new school system, reducing poverty, and improving roads and water supply were among the key issues discussed during the First Ordinary Session of the 10th National Assembly this week. Lawmakers questioned ministers on infrastructure, education, rural development, and environmental protection as...

Laos Collects USD 12 Million in Digital Taxes From Global Tech Companies

Laos has collected approximately USD 12 million in digital taxes from global technology companies...

Laos Agricultural, Forestry Exports Top USD 1 Billion in First Half of 2026

Laos earned more than USD 1 billion from agriculture and forestry exports in the...

Champasak Signs Deal for New 5-MW Solar Power Project

Authorities in Champasak signed a concession agreement on 3 July with a private company...

Myanmar’s Leader Wraps First ASEAN Visit in Laos, Signs Mekong Dam Study

Myanmar's recently elected President, Min Aung Hlaing, who seized power in the 2021 military...

Six Dead from Poisonous Mushrooms: Xayabouly Health Authorities Issue Urgent Warning

On 13 May, the Xayabouly District Health Office issued a public warning following a series of mushroom poisoning cases that have resulted in six...

Laos Launches Halal Certification Project to Boost Exports

Lao Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSMEs) Promotion Agency has initiated a project to enhance the productivity of local manufacturers to meet Halal certification...

Laos Approves New Dry Port Project in Bolikhamxay

Laos has taken a new step toward becoming a regional trade hub by leasing land for a new dry port next to the 5th...

Laos to Launch New Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Ahead of COP30

Laos has launched a renewed effort to transform its energy sector as part of its broader commitment to tackling climate change. At a national workshop...

Luang Namtha Plans Restoration of Tad Nam Dee Waterfall After Storm Damage

Authorities in Luang Namtha Province are reviewing plans to restore the Tad Nam Dee Waterfall, a popular natural tourist site, following significant damage caused...

Vientiane South Station Drives Southeast Asia’s Fruit Logistics

Laos’ Vientiane South Station has become a crucial regional fruit distribution center, now handling over 2,000 tons of tropical fruit daily.  According to the Lao-China...