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Socio-Economic Development

Laos Targets 90 percent Urban Water Access by 2030

Following the recent announcement of major transport and city infrastructure projects, the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) is now turning its focus to urban water access, positioning it as a cornerstone of sustainable development. Urban Water Access Expansion The 2026–2030 Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Development Plan aims to...

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...

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...

Laos-Vietnam Friendship Hospital Opens in Xieng Khouang

The Laos-Vietnam Friendship Hospital, built with financial aid from the Vietnamese government with a construction cost of USD 21.3 million, opened in Xieng Khouang...

Lao Police Vow to Promote More Women to Leadership Positions

Police forces in Laos have set a goal to promote more women to senior positions by 2025. The decision was taken during a meeting on...

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...