Socio-Economic Development

Laos Economy Grows 4.8 percent in Nine Months, but Inflation, Tourism Lag

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...

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...

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...

Government Expresses Concern Over Rapid Urban Development

The government has utilized international funding of around USD 300 million to support systematic urban planning and development for the last 15 years. Minister of...

UNFPA Provides Dignity Kits to Lao Youth Union For Emergency Response

Last week, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) handed over 486 sets of Dignity kits to the Lao Youth Union to prepare them for...

Advisory Board of the CEGGA Program Endorses its Achievements

On 28 October 2022, the Advisory Board of Team Europe’s good governance program “Citizen Engagement for Good Governance, Accountability and the Rule of Law”...

Laos Celebrates International Day Of The Girl Child

On the 10th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl Child (IDGC), the Lao Women's Union and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA),...

Prudence Foundation, ChildFund Sign MOU to Improve Laos’ Financial Literacy

Prudence Foundation, the community investment arm of Prudential plc in Asia and Africa with ChildFund in Laos on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding...

United States and Laos Hold 10th Comprehensive Bilateral Dialogue

The United States and Laos held their 10th Comprehensive Bilateral Dialogue on October 14, in Vientiane, where the two sides discussed their continued cooperation...