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Socio-Economic Development

Japan Funds Teacher Training Facilities in Nine Provinces of Laos

Laos and Japan signed an agreement to provide grant aid aimed at enhancing Provincial Teacher Development Centers in Laos during a bilateral meeting held in Japan on 21 January.  The fund, amounting to JYN 1.27 billion (USD 8.1 million) will focus on upgrading facilities and training equipment such as projectors...

New Strategy Set to Streamline Trade, Logistics Operations in Laos

On 21 January, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce held a nationwide meeting to...

Xam Tai District’s Silk Tapestries Set to Achieve ODOP Status

Traditional silk tapestries from Xam Tai district in Houaphanh Province will soon be recognized...

Laos Adopts Satellite Technology to Boost Carbon Credit Potential

Laos is leveraging satellite remote sensing technology to calculate carbon stocks across nine forest...

Electricity Exports Lead Laos’ Trade Revenue in 2024

In 2024, electricity exports continued to lead Laos’ export revenues, generating nearly USD 980...

Alarming Road Accident Statistics Prompt Stringent Measures for New Year Safety

As the year draws to a close, the country grapples with a somber reality. More than 800 lives were lost and nearly 1,000 people...

Landmark Partnership Propels Laos Towards Greener Future

The Central Bank of Laos (BOL) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) inked an agreement on 12 December to boost their partnership in promoting...

ADB Greenlights Dual Funding Initiatives for Sustainable Urban Development in Luang Prabang

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved two funding projects for the sustainable urban development of the Luang Prabang UNESCO World Heritage Site in...

Laos Joins Global Call for Action on Climate, Health Issues at COP28

Laos has joined 122 other countries in endorsing the Declaration on Climate and Health (COP28) at the 28th UN Climate Change Conference in the...

New Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge Project to Be Completed by End of 2024

Construction is currently underway for the 5th Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge Project, with an anticipated completion date set for the end of 2024, according to...

Laos Explores Rare Earth Token Project to Boost Economy

The Lao government is exploring the possibility of launching a pilot rare earth token project to generate more foreign currency and bolster the country's...