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Socio-Economic Development

New Entrance Gates at National University of Laos Sparks Online Debate

A new entrance gate at the National University of Laos has stirred heated discussion online, with many questioning whether such investment should instead address more pressing educational needs, especially in rural areas. Critics on social media argued that while the university focuses on aesthetic upgrades, essential infrastructure like rural roads,...

Laos Records Over USD 240 Million Trade Surplus in First Nine Months of 2025

Laos recorded a trade surplus of more than USD 240 million during the first...

Laos Economy Inches Forward as Inflation Eases in September, Exports Keep Rolling

The cost of living in Laos is still rising, but not as fast as...

Sekong Targets Skilled Labour Growth Amid Rising Demand from Energy Sector

Sekong Province has registered and issued work permits to over 1,800 foreign workers in...

Laos–China Railway Drives Surge in Trade, Travel Across Borders

Since its launch in December 2021, the Laos-China Railway has significantly enhanced Laos’s connectivity...

Creative Economy Revolution: How ASEAN’s Youth are Leading the Charge

On 2 to 5 December, the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Summit 2024 brought together 100 young leaders from across ASEAN and Timor-Leste...

Seno Grilled Chicken Earns Official Recognition as Savannakhet’s New Symbol

On 12 December, Seno Grilled Chicken was officially recognized by Savannakhet authorities, becoming a new symbol of the central Lao province. It all started in...

New LEAD Project Aims to Improve Education, Professional Development in Laos

To enhance higher education in Laos, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has launched the "Laos Higher Education for Accelerated Development (LEAD)"...

K-pop Star Hoshi Donates USD 70,000 to Upgrade Lao Orphanage School

Kwon Soon Young, known as Hoshi, a member of the popular K-pop group Seventeen has donated USD 70,000 to improve educational facilities at the...

Lao Government Sign USD 150 Million Agreement with Asian Development Bank for Four Projects

On 12 December, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a loan and 16 agreements with the Lao government for a total of four projects,...

Laos, Korea Launch Water Management Project to Boost Agriculture

Laos and South Korea have launched a USD 5.6 million partnership to improve water management and agricultural practices in Laos, focusing on sustainability and...