Socio-Economic Development

Lao Migrant Workers Send Home USD 500 Million in First Seven Months of 2026

Lao migrant workers sent an estimated USD 500.7 million back to Laos during the first seven months of 2026, according to the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare.  The ministry shared the figures during a labor migration meeting in Vientiane on 22 September. Employment Department Director General Anousone Khamsingsavath said...

Thailand Approves Loan for New Mekong Bridge in Luang Prabang

Thailand’s Cabinet approved financial assistance for the Lao government to construct the Xiengman-Luang Prabang...

Business, Labor Experts Talk Responsible Business Standards as Laos Prepares for LDC Graduation

Business and labor experts met in Vientiane on 3 September to discuss standard guidelines...

Laos Inflation Reaches 7.7% in August, Remains Above Target

Laos’ inflation rate reached 7.7 percent in August, a slight increase from 7.6 percent...

Laos Tightens Foreign Borrowing Rules as Debt Risks Persist

Laos has tightened controls on foreign borrowing as the government seeks to limit debt...

United States Provides Over USD 24 Million for UXO Clearance in Laos

The Government of the United States of America (US) has pledged a total of USD 24.2 million to the HALO Trust, a leading Unexploded...

Ambassador of United States Delivers Textbooks to Lao Schools, Bolstering Education Efforts

Children across the country are set to further improve their learning abilities through the continuous support of the “Learn to Read” project. Spearheaded by...

Laos Inflation Hits 25.35 Percent in February

Laos continues to face economic challenges as inflation rates reached 25.35 percent in February, up from 24.44 percent the previous month, according to a...

Salavanh Province Initiates New Hydropower Project with Groundbreaking Ceremony

A new hydropower plant project in Salavanh Province, the Xeset-Chan Rapids, commenced with a groundbreaking ceremony on 24 February. With the foundation stone now laid,...

Major Road Upgrade Project in Vientiane to Be Completed by March 2025

Residents and motorists traveling between Sikhai village in Sikhottabong district and Sikeuth village in Naxaithong district, Vientiane, can anticipate smoother journeys as the road...

Lao Football Federation Unveils FIFA-supported Training Center in Vientiane to Foster Football Development

The Lao Football Federation (LFF) marked a new milestone on 24 February with the opening of a new training center in Vientiane, aimed at...