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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...

Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism to Promote Competent Staff

The Minister of Information, Culture, and Tourism has made a pledge to appoint talented young people for promotion to ensure that the Ministry is...

United States Commits $153 million for Mekong Development

The U.S. State Department has pledged approximately $153.6 million for cooperation programs throughout the Mekong region, including crime prevention, data sharing, and emergency relief. The...

Laos, Hungary Discuss Economic Cooperation

Political relations between Laos and Hungary have been strengthened, encouraging Hungarian businesses to carry out investment projects with a value of nearly USD 200...

Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Visits Laos

Japanese foreign minister Motegi Toshimitsu made a working visit to Laos last week to mark the 65th Anniversary of diplomatic relations between Laos and...

Foreign Minister MOTEGI Highlights Japan-Laos Cooperation

Message by Mr. MOTEGI Toshimitsu, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan prior to his official visit to the Lao P.D.R. from 22 to 24...

Laos Considers Fast-Track Immigration Policy for China and Vietnam

A notice issued by the Prime Minister's Office appears to suggest that Laos could enter into bilateral Fast-Track immigration policies with Vietnam and China. The...