Socio-Economic Development

Vientiane Completes New 9.3-Kilometer Mekong Embankment

On 1 July, Vientiane officially opened a new 9.3-kilometer stretch of Mekong riverfront featuring parks, walking and cycling paths, sports facilities, and flood protection infrastructure following the completion of Phase II of the Mekong River Integrated Management Project. The new embankment extends from Wat Nak village in Sisattanak District to...

Laos Raises Tax-Free Income Threshold Under New Personal Income Tax Rules

Laos has officially raised the monthly income exempt from personal income tax from LAK...

Laos Reports Economic Growth as Inflation Slows to 7.4 Percent in June

Laos recorded 5 percent economic growth in the first half of 2026, while inflation...

Laos Restores Higher Fuel Excise Taxes as Emergency Relief Measures End

On 24 June, Laos reinstated higher excise taxes on fuel, restoring regular gasoline tax...

Japan Approves USD 2.3 Million Scholarship Grant for Lao Civil Servants

Japan has approved JPY 378 million (USD 2.3 million) in scholarship funding to support...

Vientiane Residents Voice Concerns Over Factory Emissions, Noise Pollution

The rapid urban development of Vientiane Capital is facing challenges as emboldened residents complain of emissions from nearby factories affecting their quality of life. Amid...

Lao National Assembly to Revise Law on Children’s Rights and Interests

The Minister of Justice, Phayvy Sibualipha, presented a revised law on the protection of children’s rights and interests during the 5th Ordinary Session of...

Don Deth and Don Khone Islands in Champasack Get New Roads to Boost Tourism

Concrete and asphalt roads were constructed on Don Deth and Don Khone islands in Champasack province, which was Phase II of an infrastructure development...

Shortage of Teachers Threatens Closure of 25 Schools in Savannakhet

A dire shortage of teachers in Savannakhet province could lead to the closure of 25 schools next academic year, said a National Assembly (NA)...

Second Electric Vehicle Forum in Laos Spurs Cooperation for Clean Energy Future

The future of sustainable mobility in Laos took center stage as industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers came together for the highly anticipated second Lao...

Sustainable Delivery: foodpanda Introduces Eco-Friendly E-Bikes in Laos

Food delivery company foodpanda, a subsidiary of Delivery Hero, has introduced an eco-friendly fleet of 30 e-bikes in Laos, aiming to provide sustainable delivery...