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Laos Adopts Satellite Technology to Boost Carbon Credit Potential

Laos is leveraging satellite remote sensing technology to calculate carbon stocks across nine forest areas in the country totaling 170,556 hectares.  The objectives of this project are to unlock the country’s carbon credit potential and gain certification by late 2025, said the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry in a Carbon...

New Drug Rehabilitation Centre in Vientiane 40 Percent Complete

Construction of a new treatment and rehabilitation centre for individuals with addiction to illegal...

Electricity Exports Lead Laos’ Trade Revenue in 2024

In 2024, electricity exports continued to lead Laos’ export revenues, generating nearly USD 980...

Laos, Vietnam Launch Cross-Border QR Code Payment System

On 9 January, Laos and Vietnam officially launched a cross-currency transaction service, connecting their...

Xayaboury Produces 1.56 Million Tons of Cassava in 2024, Boosts Exports to Thailand

In 2024, farmers in four southern districts of Xayaboury Province cultivated nearly 54,000 hectares...

As the US-Lao Comprehensive Partnership Turns Five, Ambassador Haymond Outlines Its Successes

U.S. Ambassador to Laos, Dr. Peter M. Haymond, discusses the past successes and future goals of the U.S. Lao Comprehensive Partnership.  Before becoming the...

Prime Minister of Laos Visits Cambodia to Attend 13th ASEM Summit

Prime Minister of Laos, Dr. Phankham Viphavanh, led a high-level Lao delegation to Cambodia to attend the 13th Asia-Europe Summit (ASEM 13), which was...

Mekong River Commission Appoints Dr. Anoulak Kittikhoun as New CEO

The Mekong River Commission (MRC) has appointed Dr. Anoulak Kittikhoun of Lao nationality as its new CEO. The MRC Council yesterday welcomed the appointment of...

Laos to Graduate from Least Developed Country Status

The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a resolution that will see the graduation of Laos from the least developed country category. Laos, along with...

ASEAN-China Special Summit Held via Video Conference

A special summit held between ASEAN nations and China was held via video conference yesterday, with the Lao delegation led by President Thongloun Sisoulith. The...

Laos Has Fully Demarcated Borders with Three Countries

Laos has fully demarcated borders with three countries, with only two countries remaining incomplete. Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Saleumxay Kommasit, reported at the...