Socio-Economic Development

Lao Migrant Workers Send Home USD 500 Million in First Seven Months of 2026

Lao migrant workers sent an estimated USD 500.7 million back to Laos during the first seven months of 2026, according to the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare.  The ministry shared the figures during a labor migration meeting in Vientiane on 22 September. Employment Department Director General Anousone Khamsingsavath said...

Thailand Approves Loan for New Mekong Bridge in Luang Prabang

Thailand’s Cabinet approved financial assistance for the Lao government to construct the Xiengman-Luang Prabang...

Business, Labor Experts Talk Responsible Business Standards as Laos Prepares for LDC Graduation

Business and labor experts met in Vientiane on 3 September to discuss standard guidelines...

Laos Inflation Reaches 7.7% in August, Remains Above Target

Laos’ inflation rate reached 7.7 percent in August, a slight increase from 7.6 percent...

Laos Tightens Foreign Borrowing Rules as Debt Risks Persist

Laos has tightened controls on foreign borrowing as the government seeks to limit debt...

Attapeu Reports Major Poverty Reduction, 29,289 Families Lifted

Attapeu Province has lifted 29,289 families out of poverty, according to Chairman of the Attapeu Provincial Administrative Committee Tanuxay Chandanalith, who presented the update...

Laos Provides USD 1.93 Million to Boost Sustainable Rice, Vegetable Farming

On 24 December, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment provided USD 1.93 million in funds and support to 85 small-scale rice and vegetable production...

Asian Development Bank Approves Funds for Forestry Restoration Project in Laos

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved USD 10 million in funding for the Responsible Forestry Project Phase I in Laos. The package includes...

Japan Pledges USD 7 Million for Disaster Prevention, Emergency Response in Laos

Japan has committed USD 7 million to enhance Laos’ capacity for disaster prevention and emergency response, a critical step in addressing the country’s vulnerability...

Laos, Vietnam Plan Joint University, Expand Student Exchange

Laos and Vietnam have agreed to establish a Lao-Vietnam University in Laos and expand a program sending students from border areas to study in...

Seno EV Hub Launches Laos’ First 400kW Fast-Charging Station for Multiple Electric Vehicles

A new electric vehicle (EV) charging station, capable of serving up to eight vehicles simultaneously, has officially opened at the Seno Rest Area in...