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Socio-Economic Development

Traditionally-crafted Bamboo Brooms Earn National Recognition

Broom-making is more than just a craft in Bokeo’s Kang village, it’s a long standing tradition that has been passed down for generations.  On 24 January, this dedication was officially recognized when the Women’s Broom Crafting Group in Kang Village received the One District, One Product (ODOP) Badge.  For years, local...

Vientiane Launches Sustainable Tourism Initiative with Innovative Technology for Growth

The Lao government has announced plans to boost tourism in Vientiane Capital with the...

Japan Funds Teacher Training Facilities in Nine Provinces of Laos

Laos and Japan signed an agreement to provide grant aid aimed at enhancing Provincial...

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 Government Encourages Use of Electric Vehicles as Fuel Imports Decline

The government spent less on fuel imports in August than in the previous month, but officials say there is enough fuel to meet the...

Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam to Enhance Cooperation in Digital Economy

As ASEAN strives to achieve further integration of digital economies, Laos is trying to foster better cooperation with neighboring countries Vietnam and Cambodia on...

Laos Sees Launch of New Program to Boost Skills in Tourism, Agriculture and Forestry

The Government of Laos and Team Europe partners, Luxembourg, Switzerland, and the European Union, gathered today in Vientiane Capital to launch the “Skills for...

Laos Records a Trade Deficit of USD 88 Million in August

Laos' imports and exports totaled over USD 980 million in August, with exports valued approximately at USD 446 million and imports at USD 534...

Luang Prabang Families Displaced by Laos-China Railway Project Get Relocated to New Village

The Laos-China Railway Company has relocated the residents of Buam-Or village, Xiengngeun district, Luang Prabang province, to a new village with access to recently-built...

Customs Officials from Laos, China, and Thailand Discuss Ways to Prevent Smuggling and Boost Trade

Customs officials from Laos, China, and Thailand met in Vientiane Capital on Monday, 11 September, to discuss ways to streamline customs procedures at border...