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Socio-Economic Development

Fake Facebook News Pages in Laos Mimic Real Media to Lure Victims in Online Scams

At first glance, everything looks real, the familiar logo, the breaking news post, the comments from local readers. But behind the page isn’t a newsroom or journalist. It’s a scammer.  In Laos, a wave of fake Facebook news pages is mimicking trusted media outlets to gain public trust, only to...

Vientiane, Kunming Hospitals Partner to Boost Cardiac Care in Laos

On 26 May, Mahosot Hospital in Vientiane Capital renewed its partnership with Fuwai Cardiovascular...

Laos Economy Shows Signs of Recovery Amid Fiscal Pressures

Laos’ economy is showing signs of recovery amidst a debt repayment peak, persistent inflation,...

Laos, Malaysia Open New Rail-Sea Trade Corridor

Laos and Malaysia have launched a new trade corridor to improve regional logistics and...

Bolikhamxay Inmates to Get Job Training Through China-Laos Deal

The Bolikhamxay Provincial Public Security Headquarters has entered into a 25-year agreement with a...

Vang Vieng Aims for 2 Million Tourists, Infrastructure Focus

Vang Vieng, Laos, has set a target to attract 2 million tourists in 2025, with an expected income of LAK 1,700 billion (USD 78.6...

Luang Prabang Declared Poverty-Free Amid Economic Growth

On 3 March, Luang Prabang City was officially declared poverty-free, as announced by Mayor Viengthong Hatsachan. The declaration follows significant improvements in infrastructure and...

Laos, China 500kV Link to Drive Clean Energy Growth and ASEAN Connectivity

On 26 February, Laos launched the Lao-China 500-kilovolt Interconnection Project with a ceremony in Vientiane Capital. This project is part of a broader effort...

Laos Added to Financial Grey List as Concerns Grow

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has added Laos to its grey list due to concerns over financial crime enforcement, while the Philippines successfully...

Laos Lifts 31,000 Families from Poverty Amid Skepticism

By Kheuakham Chanlivong and Phontham Visapra Laos has lifted 31,232 families out of poverty, reaching 89.23 percent of its 2024 target. The progress was shared...

Luang Prabang Seeks Visa Waiver Extension for More Chinese Tourists

Luang Prabang Province is calling for the Lao government to extend visa waivers for Chinese tourists, aiming to boost tourism and enhance visitor experiences...