Laos’ economy grew 4.8 percent in the first nine months of 2026, Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith told lawmakers on 5 October, crediting manufacturing, private investment, electricity, trade and tourism-related services.
Saleumxay delivered the figure on the opening day of the second ordinary session of the 10th National Assembly, which runs...
Local authorities in Xayaboury District, Savannakhet Province, have promptly responded to the collapse of the Houay Thahao Bridge after the crossing of a 42-ton...
The Lao Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MOIC) is taking steps to improve the import-export process at land ports across the country.
In a meeting...
On 11-13 October, Acting USAID Country Representative to Laos Kevin Smith and Deputy Director General of the Department of Policy for Devotees, Persons with...
Following the drastic fall of the Lao kip to a record low against foreign currencies in September, Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has urged immediate...
The Thai government expects to attract over 2.9 million visitors from China as part of the five-month visa exemption period. The tourists will bring...
