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Socio-Economic Development

ADB Lowers Laos’ 2025 Growth Forecast to 3.7 Percent Amid Economic Challenges

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has lowered Laos’ 2025 GDP growth forecast from 3.9 percent to 3.7 percent, citing debt vulnerabilities, weak demand, and trade tensions.  The ADB’s September report notes that despite resilience in key sectors, ongoing fiscal and external challenges continue to weigh on the economy. Despite these headwinds,...

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...

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 Collaborate on Traditional Medicine, Cancer Treatment

Laos and China have deepened their cooperation in traditional medicine, focusing on medical plant cultivation, research, and innovative treatments to enhance healthcare services in...

Vang Vieng to Undergo Major Urban Renewal with ADB Grant

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has provided USD 1.8 million to support an urban renewal project in Vang Vieng, aiming to transform the popular...

Laos Reports Progress in Poverty Reduction Efforts

Recent data from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry highlights significant strides in poverty alleviation across Laos, although challenges remain as the country aims...

Vientiane Province’s Checkpoint Upgraded to International Status

The Ban Vang Local Checkpoint has been officially upgraded to an international border checkpoint, connecting Laos's Vientiane Province to Thailand's Loei Province. This development...

Laos and South Korea Deepen Agricultural Cooperation in Key Areas

Laos and South Korea have strengthened agricultural cooperation, focusing on modernizing Laos’s farming sector and boosting ties within ASEAN. On 30 October, South Korea’s Minister...

World Bank Approves USD 56 Million Climate-Resilient Road Project in Laos

The World Bank has approved the launch of the Climate-Resilient Road Connectivity Improvement Project in Laos on 1 October to improve road and transportation...