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Socio-Economic Development

East Asia Pacific Growth Slows in 2025, World Bank Says

East Asia and Pacific has led in economic growth, but to sustain momentum and create jobs, countries must address global uncertainties. Key challenges include shifting global integration, climate change, and demographic trends. According to the World Bank Group’s latest 2025 Regional Economic Update , it is expected to slow to...

Lao, China Bilateral Trade Increases to USD 8.23 Billion in 2024, Marking Significant Growth

In 2024, Laos and China achieved a significant milestone in trade, with a total...

Lao Deputy Calls for Climate, Trade Cooperation

Laos’ Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Maithong Thammavongsa reaffirmed Laos’ commitment to strengthening regional...

Luang Prabang Surges Past Tourism Goals with Over 1.1 Million Visitors, Fueling Economic Growth

Luang Prabang experienced a tourism boom in the first quarter of the year, generating...

Boeing Jet Bound for China Sent Back to United States Amid Tariff Tensions

A Boeing jet originally built for China’s Xiamen Airlines flew back to the United...

Construction Begins in Laos on Largest Wind Power Plant in South East Asia

Construction work has begun on a major wind power plant project in Laos following the signing of a loan agreement of close to USD...

New Protection Shelter for Domestic Violence Victims Opens in Attapeu

A new shelter for survivors of gender-based violence has opened in the province of Attapeu, with support from the governments of Japan, UNFPA, and...

Thai Workers Protest in Demand of Higher Wages

Labor and Human rights advocates in Thailand gathered in front of the Government House earlier this week to protest for an increase in the...

Australian Global Firm AgCo Tech Sets Foot In Luang Prabang With New Factory

Agcotech Global, a prominent producer of animal feed and nutrition solutions, held a grand opening ceremony on 27 April 2023, for their new Methane...

Laos to Raise Minimum Monthly Wage in May

Ahead of International Labor Day, the government has increased the country's minimum wage from LAK 1,200,000 to LAK 1,300,000, during the monthly cabinet meeting...

UNICEF Visits Xieng Khouang to Kick Off 50th Anniversary Celebrations

UNICEF Laos celebrated its 50th anniversary with delegations visiting Xieng Khouang from Thursday to Saturday last week, to see the significant progress made for...