Trade

Laos, Vietnam Set USD 4 Billion Trade Goal as Economic Ties Grow

Laos and Vietnam are pushing to take their economic partnership to the next level, with both countries targeting USD 4 billion in bilateral trade in 2026. The goal follows a strong year for trade, with two-way trade reaching USD 3.196 billion in 2025, up 12 percent from the previous year. The...

Sihom Night Market Vendors Left in Limbo Ahead of 25 July Closure

Sihom Night Market in Vientiane Capital will officially close on 25 July, but with...

Laos Eyes China’s Hainan Port as New Trade Gateway

Laos is looking to China’s Hainan province as a potential maritime gateway to expand...

United States Sets Preliminary 22.46 Percent Duty on Lao Solar Imports

The United States has announced a new preliminary anti-dumping duty of 22.46 percent on...

Laos, Vietnam Set USD 4 Billion Trade Goal as Economic Ties Grow

Laos and Vietnam are pushing to take their economic partnership to the next level, with both countries targeting USD 4 billion in bilateral trade...

Sihom Night Market Vendors Left in Limbo Ahead of 25 July Closure

Sihom Night Market in Vientiane Capital will officially close on 25 July, but with just two days to go, many vendors say they still...

Laos Eyes China’s Hainan Port as New Trade Gateway

Laos is looking to China’s Hainan province as a potential maritime gateway to expand international trade, according to comments made by a Lao official...

United States Sets Preliminary 22.46 Percent Duty on Lao Solar Imports

The United States has announced a new preliminary anti-dumping duty of 22.46 percent on solar products imported from Laos as part of an investigation...