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Most people would agree that pizza is one of the best comfort foods an expat can have when longing for a slice of home. Here we have listed a few of our personal favourites:
Read moreMost people would agree that pizza is one of the best comfort foods an expat can have when longing for a slice of home. Here we have listed a few of our personal favourites:
Read moreIn its latest announcement issued on June 1, the ministry said an application must also be made to the Secretariat of the National Taskforce Committee for Covid-19 Prevention and Control
Read moreBank of the Lao PDR (BOL) has officially launched the Lao Payment and Settlement System (LaPASS), a real-time gross settlement system, to promote a more efficient financial system.
Read moreForeigners and Thai nationals returning to Thailand from abroad can choose special services at their own expense during their 14 days of quarantine on arrival.
Read moreNikon Corporation has announced that they’ve reduced the number of employees in their Imaging business by 700 at its factories in Thailand and Laos – around 10% of their workforce in each of those locations.
Read moreThe government has lifted more of the restrictions put in place to curb the Covid-19 outbreak, enabling people to gradually return to a ‘new normal’ based on Laos’ good track record in keeping the virus at bay.
Read moreUnder phase 3 of the lockdown relaxation, foreigners with work permits or permission from the Labour Ministry or other government agencies will be allowed to enter the country after registration
Read moreA new International Labor Organization report suggests that more than one in six young people worldwide has stopped working since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, while the rest have seen their working hours cut by almost a quarter.
Read moreLaos will not be able to achieve the target for tax collections this year due to the Covid-19 crisis and the implementation of the adjusted new tax law.
Read morePetrol stations across Laos on Wednesday increased retail prices of petrol and diesel
Read moreDid you know that in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, on average, the time a woman spends on housework, child care, caring for the sick can be as much as four times more than men?
Read moreA new Law on Cinema has come into effect, providing guidelines about the steps filmmakers must undertake before engaging in or shooting a film in Laos.
Read moreVarious projects in Vientiane for the promotion of dry season commercial crops have been impact by a drought and the lack of water in irrigation systems.
Read moreThe amended law addresses insurance activity in Laos, insurers’ daily operations, and termination and liquidation of an insurance company.
Read morePrime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith has directed the Ministry of Energy and Mines to clearly explain the electricity tariff structure following concerns raised by society about increased monthly bills.
Read moreA review of studies by public health experts convened by the World Health Organisation on April 29, found that smokers are more likely to develop severe disease with COVID-19, compared to non-smokers.
Read moreBetween 96,000 and 214,000 additional people are estimated to fall into poverty as a result of the pandemic, jeopardizing past gains.
Read moreVientiane Water Supply Enterprise will reduce its rates from May to July for household customers by five percent with the change coming into effect next month.
Read more39 days no infections prompts gradual reopening of int’l borders
Read moreLaos will be hard-pressed to meet its external debt obligations
Read moreHealth authorities are advising provincial health departments to actively monitor their areas in the fight against dengue fever, as the prevalence of the disease in the provinces is higher this year than last.
Read moreUNODC warns that the synthetic drug market in East and Southeast Asia is continuing to expand and diversify
Read moreMany regions across the country will continue to receive hot weather and thunderstorms, with strong winds and light rain from May 20-26
Read moreA small earthquake registering 2.6 on the Richter scale struck central Vientiane province at a depth of 1 km below the earth’s surface recently with no damage to property reported.
Read moreThe government needs to speed up the provision of the loans it has approved as this is one of the best ways to help Lao businesses survive amid the Covid-19 pandemic
Read moreThe government has announced all students nationwide can go back to schools on June 2, while final-year classes in primary, lower and upper secondary schools began on Monday.
Read moreThe perennial challenge of unemployment in Laos has been further exacerbated by the Covid-19 outbreak as large numbers of people have been laid off from their jobs.
Read moreThe government has lifted travel restrictions to enable people to travel freely around the country as Laos eases more Covid-19 prevention measures to minimise the impact on livelihoods and the economy.
Read moreFitch Ratings has affirmed Laos’ Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘B-‘ and revised the Outlook to Negative from Stable.
Read moreTwo people have died following a nationwide outbreak of dengue fever in the first five months of this year, with Vientiane and Xayaboury provinces recording the most cases.
Read moreThunderstorms, strong winds and hail are forecast for northern, central and southern provinces from May 15-17, while storms and light rain will affect some regions from May 18-19,
Read moreThe new lower rates for fuels will come into effect across Laos from 4 pm on May 14.
Read moreAll people entering Laos will have to undergo a health check, be tested for Covid-19 and be placed in quarantine for 14 days
Read moreMore than 6,000 Lao migrant workers held in camps in quarantine after returning from Thailand have now gone home
Read moreThe ban on flights to Laos continues with no end date in sight as far as government announcements go
Read moreThe value of Laos’ exports this year have dropped from US$410 million in January to US$209 million in April because of the impact of the global Covid-19 pandemic.
Read moreLaos farmers are expected to have difficulty finding enough water for wet season rice planting from May to July as hotter weather brings less rain
Read moreA hailstorm and heavy rain swept across Kham district of Xieng Khuang province recently, damaging more than 100 houses in the area
Read moreMany large shopping centres have resumed operations after being temporarily closed in line with the government’s orders to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
Read moreThailand has made progress in developing a vaccine for Covid-19 after laboratory trials of a prototype proved successful
Read moreEnterprises operating during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic must strictly implement precautionary measures to avert further outbreaks of the virus, authorities have advised.
Read moreThe government is strictly implementing preventive measures and monitoring people entering Laos at the borders to prevent the spread of Covid-19
Read moreSome prevention and control measures that were previously enforced are still in place to prevent a second wave of infections.
Read moreSouthern and central regions can expect light rain and strong winds from May 4-7, while thunderstorms, hail and strong winds are possible throughout the country from May 8-10
Read moreThe government has introduced the three-step Business Start-up process for registration of enterprises that will facilitate entrepreneurs, and reduce time and unnecessary costs.
Read moreThe state-run Lao Airlines will suspend all domestic and international flights in order to prevent, limit and control the spread of Covid-19.
Read moreStudents and teachers nationwide will have to be patient as authorities have proposed that primary and secondary schools and tertiary education institutions remain closed with an expected reopening from May 18.
Read moreAs from this Monday, the J&C management is back working from our offices and is welcoming our clients to visit.
Read moreThe new guidelines issued by the Lao PM are temporary measures to prevent and control the virus and will begin from 4th to 17th May 2020.
Read moreWork on the country’s third longest tunnel at Namor district in Oudomxay province, which is part of the Laos-China Railway Project and has a length of 9020 metres, has been completed.
Read moreThough Thailand will allow some businesses to reopen from Friday (May 1), the country is still not ready to welcome foreign tourists, say government officials.
Read moreThe government looks set to keep some strict measures in place as part of its bold policy to control the spread of COVID-19
Read moreA total of 60 fires were reported around the country in the first three months of this year
Read moreHealth authorities are calling on the public to make preparations against the dengue virus this rainy season after one person has already died from the disease this year.
Read moreState and private kindergartens, primary and secondary schools and tertiary education institutions along with sporting activities, are expected to reopen on May 11 amid strict measures.
Read moreSix restrictions under the current lockdown could be eased after May 3 if there are no more confirmed case of coronavirus by that date, authorities have suggested.
Read morePrivate schools must pay 50 percent of the salaries of teachers, while parents must pay 50 percent of the fees for students for the month of April.
Read moreThe Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) is planning to extend its inbound flight ban for another 15 days
Read moreThe waste disposal fee for residents, entrepreneurs and organisations in Vientiane has been reduced by 50 percent from April to June this year.
Read moreDespite the arrival of COVID-19 in the Lao PDR last month, the health system here is continuing to provide essential health services – and in particular immunization
Read moreThe prime minister told the cabinet to remain tough in enforcing his Order No. 6 which imposes tougher prevention and control measures, and measures imposed by the relevant authorities.
Read moreFactories and businesses at the heart of the Lao economy will be able to resume their operations amid the extended lockdown ordered by the Prime Minister to combat the Covid-19 pandemic.
Read moreLaos is expecting tourism revenues to fall by at least US$350 million (3,111 billion kip) this year with the sector to cut 2 percent off the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP).
Read moreMore than 100,000 hectares of forests in Luang Namtha province were destroyed by bushfires that raged for more than a month
Read moreNo new cases of infection have been reported for 10 straight days
Read moreThe COVID-19 movement restrictions have had one good side-effect: the air is cleaner and clearer everywhere. Everywhere? Not quite!
Read moreMany regions across the country are expecting thunderstorms and strong winds with the public being urged to be on alert
Read moreLao Airlines will resume flights on all domestic routes next month after operations were suspended during April 1-19 to help prevent the spread of Covid-19.
Read moreThailand’s cabinet approved a second automatic visa extension for foreigners for three more months until July 31
Read moreThailand’s anti-monopoly watchdog warned food delivery platforms they could face fines for charging higher commissions
Read more12 predictions for the travel and tourism industry in Asia
Read moreLaos recorded a trade deficit of US$118 million in March, which was higher than the figures for January and February.
Read moreLocal authorities must ensure that Prime Minister’s Order No. 6, aimed at preventing the spread of Covid-19 by putting a lockdown in place, is enforced
Read moreNo new COVID-19 cases have been recorded in Laos for seven consecutive days with the total number of confirmed infections unchanged at 19 as of Sunday
Read moreThe Ministry of Education and Sports announced on Friday that all schools and tertiary centres of education will remain closed from April 22 to May 3 as part of government efforts to curb the Covid-19 outbreak.
Read moreA second patient hospitalised with Covid-19 was discharged and allowed to go home
Read morePolice have placed a 38-year-old male Japanese national on an international wanted list over the alleged the murder of a Norwegian woman earlier this year.
Read morePrime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith has extended the current lockdown for Laos until 3 May 2020.
Read moreAuthorities in Vientiane have taken steps to ensure food security amid the challenges posed by the Covid-19 outbreak, which has resulted in problems in transporting agricultural products from other provinces.
Read moreA patient who contracted Covid-19 and has been undergoing treatment in hospital has tested negative for the first time, and no new infections have been reported
Read moreBusinesses engaged in foreign trade have asked the government to allow imports and exports via local and traditional border checkpoints
Read moreAnother person in Vientiane has tested positive for Covid-19 after sharing a room with a friend who had contracted the virus, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 19.
Read moreThis year Pi Mai takes place on 13-15 April and it marks the transition to Buddhist year 2563. Unfortunately it will be very different as none of the usual Pi Mai activities are possible. But then again, every situation offers …
Read moreAs all J&C teams have switched to “home office”, we assure you that J&C Group continues to support you, your family, and/or your company.
Read moreTaskforce urges members of the public to avoid parties during the Lao New Year break
Read moreEconomic growth in Laos has slowed as production and consumer spending drop amid fears of a spread of the coronavirus, with growth expected to shrink by about 50 percent
Read moreA total of 82 people who were displaying Covid-19 symptoms and had close contact with patients all tested negative for the coronavirus yesterday, meaning that there are no new cases
Read moreAuthorities in Xaysettha district, Vientiane, have revoked a notice they had issued following complaints from local residents about the plan to charge a fee for the provision of a temporary certificate of village membership.
Read moreLocal filmmakers are starting to overcome financing and censorship constraints
Read moreThe United Nations in Laos has called for an end to discrimination against people who are affected by COVID-19 as such actions violate human rights.
Read moreNearly 90 people were killed in road accidents across the country during March
Read moreA Lao student in Vientiane was confirmed as the nation’s sixteenth COVID-19 case on Thursday following eating and drinking with a friend last month who was later found to be infected.
Read moreThe pouring of purified perfumed water to ceremonially shower Buddha images in temples by members of the public would typically occur across the country during next week’s Lao New Year period.
Read moreA 20-year-old Lao female student who returned home from England has been confirmed as infected with COVID-19, taking the total number of cases to 15 nationally
Read moreThe National Taskforce Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control has eased the conditions for free Covid-19 tests in order to reduce the threat posed by the Coronavirus to Laos.
Read moreTwo more Covid-19 cases have been confirmed in Laos with the total number rising to 14, after additional tests returned positive
Read moreThe Lao authorities have asked that those who have traveled on flight TG574 Bangkok-Vientiane on the 23/03/2020 to come in and get tested.
Read moreMany thousand hectares of forests in the northern provinces have been destroyed by bushfires, prompting authorities to mobilise more volunteers to control the flames.
Read moreA 20-year-old woman from Vientiane has been infected by the Coronavirus, taking the total number of infections in Laos to 12
Read moreA foreign national working in Laos has tested positive for Covid-19, taking the total number of cases in the country to 11.
Read moreLaos has strictly implemented measures by following the guidelines of the World Health Organization (WHO) on prevention of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read moreAir quality tests in Vientiane are returning safer readings as recorded levels of particulate matter (PM) 2.5 pollution begin to reduce toward acceptable standards in the capital
Read moreShut down of private hospital and clinics nationwide to ensure public has maximum possible equity in access to free and high standard quality COVID-19 testing and treatment facilities
Read moreThe National Taskforce Committee for Covid-19 Prevention and Control on Friday reported there had been no more reported cases of Covid-19 for two days, with the total number of confirmed cases remaining stable at 10.
Read moreThere are sufficient imported sources of consumer goods to maintain food security Lao authorities have said.
Read moreLao Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith just announced the following tax measures to reduce the impact from COVID19 on SME’s
Read moreVientiane police have arrested a man on suspicion of involvement in a murder at the Patuxay monument in the capital on Monday, officials said on Wednesday.
Read moreA female Vientiane resident, 21, was confirmed today as being infected with coronavirus, bringing the total infections to 10 people.
Read moreThe Ministry of Post and Telecommunications in cooperation with a Lao ICT company recently launched an official website www.covid19.gov.la
Read moreShuttle flights will be allowed for countries to pick up their citizens from Laos
Read moreVientiane State Bus Enterprise (VSBE) suspended its services on every route in Vientiane and to other provinces yesterday following the cancellation of international routes on March 23.
Read moreA team of Chinese medical experts, along with medical materials, arrived in Lao capital Vientiane by a chartered plane Sunday morning to assist Laos to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read moreThe government yesterday announced to close all international checkpoints and prohibit public movement for non-essential activities for almost three weeks to control the coronavirus pandemic as fears of outbreak escalate.
Read moreAs of 01:20 GMT March 27 there was 5,010 active cases of COVID-19 throughout the 10 Asean member countries, an increase of 508 on the day prior.
Read moreThe filing due date of the financial statements for 2019 is postponed to 30 April 2020
Read moreForeigners who cannot leave Laos at this time, because all borders are closed to prevent the spread of Covid-19, can request extensions on their stay.
Read moreThe Ministry of Finance issued a notice last week reminding vehicle owners to pay the road tax by the end of this month, or face a fine.
Read moreAuthorities confirmed yesterday that three more people were infected with coronavirus (Covid-19) bringing total infections to six.
Read moreLaos has confirmed another Covid-19 case, bringing the total number of dangerous infections nationwide to three.
Read moreThailand has effectively closed its doors for non-resident foreigners wanting to enter the country under the state of emergency that comes into force on Thursday (March 26).
Read moreA 36-year-old female tour guide from Vientiane Capital and a 28-year-old male hotel employee from Vientiane Capital have tested positive for Covid-19.
Read moreFuel prices fell on Monday morning in line with the trends in the world market even though people are worried about a shortage of supplies
Read moreThe public, including foreign nationals in the country, suspected by medical personnel of carrying COVID-19 will be tested free of charge
Read moreThe good news is that J&C has got you covered. All health insurance plans offered by J&C Insurance are covering COVID-19 !!!
Read moreVAFD is spending more than 74 billion kip on four irrigation projects to expand agricultural production for this year’s rainy season and better cope with natural disasters
Read moreThe Lao government has adopted in principle an economic stimulus package to minimise the impact caused by the ongoing outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19)
Read moreMedical officials are greatly concerned about the new coronavirus (Covid-19) spreading to other Thai provinces.
Read moreShopping malls and markets in Bangkok have been ordered to close from Sunday 22 March.
Read moreThe border crossing between Nongkhai and Vientiane will be closed to all personal and vehicle traffic at 10pm, March 22
Read moreAs the world reels from the outbreak of COVID-19 Asean nations are scrambling to provide testing for millions of concerned citizens and their families.
Read moreThe Thai government will extend the requirement of medical certificates and health insurance from Sunday to cover all visitors to the country regardless of nationalities to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
Read moreThe government on Thursday briefed diplomats and representatives of international organisations about the current situation in Laos, along with existing and proposed measures, by authorities to prevent the outbreak of COVID-19 in the country.
Read moreAuthorities have confirmed that the Lao Bao-Dansavan International Checkpoint between Vietnam and Laos in Savannakhet province is open dismissing false reports of its closure on March 19 as fake news.
Read moreTo help minimize the spread of the virus, we are implementing more components of our Business Continuity Plan to assist in the containment of the coronavirus and help protect us all.
Read moreA shipment of COVID-19 testing kits provided by the Chinese government arrived on Wednesday.
Read moreThe government has suspended the issuance of visas for foreign tourists for 30 days and suspended all levels of education in the latest move to prevent coronavirus (Covid-19)
Read moreHealth officials in Thailand have forecast that at least 400,000 people may be diagnosed with the coronavirus, COVID-19, by the end of next year.
Read moreLao consumers will not face serious food shortages as in other countries if the international supply chain is disrupted due to the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a senior economist.
Read moreIn an effort to prevent possible outbreak of the disease in the country, the Lao government has taken a number of preventive measures
Read moreLaos has ordered the temporary closure of preschools and kindergartens across the country in the wake of the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus in many countries.
Read moreThailand is preparing to restrict some aspects of daily life after the country’s biggest spike in coronavirus cases, further damaging one of Asia’s weakest economic outlooks.
Read moreAuthorities in northern Laos’ Huaphan province on Sunday (March 15) called for the temporary closure of 10 traditional border crossings with Vietnam
Read moreA Thai team known as 5Lab that develops websites, software and applications has introduced a site devoted to tracking the spread of the Covid-19 virus in Thailand.
Read moreAuthorities in Laos are urging the public to suspend or postpone all “unnecessary” social events including weddings and Lao New Year celebrations in an attempt to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Read moreBangkok Airways Public Company Limited has announced a decrease in flight frequency as well as flight termination on certain domestic and international routes to be in line with current passenger demand.
Read moreTesco, Britain’s biggest retailer, is selling its businesses in Thailand and Malaysia to Thailand’s CP Group entities for an enterprise value of US$10.6bil.
Read moreDuring taxi at Laos, the A330 clipped the tail of a parked Gulfstream IV business jet (M-YWAY) damaging both aircraft.
Read moreKasikorn, one of Thailand’s largest banks, has announced they have shut all their in branch and foreign exchange booths immediately.
Read moreCoverage by the national power grid is still limited due to a lack of funding for power grid development
Read moreChina-dependent countries feel fallout in tourism, manufacturing, and exports.
Read moreThe first sector hit hard by the situation is tourism, followed by investment and trade.
Read moreMultiple diagnostic tests conducted in Laos are standardised and can reliably detect the coronavirus, a senior health official has said.
Read morePolice attributes most of the incidents to speeding and drunk driving.
Read moreThree ancient Buddha statues that were taken from Laos many decades ago have been returned after being retrieved from a Lao Buddhist temple in Paris.
Read moreThe headmaster of the prestigious Harrow International School in Bangkok told that 60 of its staff members were in quarantine due to traveling to countries deemed risky in connection with the Covid-19 virus outbreak.
Read moreIt’s not that these countries are getting lucky, says Marc Lipsitch, director of Harvard’s Center for Communicable Disease Dynamics, and one of the study’s authors. “They’re missing infections.”
Read moreChinese entrepreneurs in Laos’ capital Vientiane are allegedly importing vehicles from China illegally for car rental and taxi businesses, much to the ire of their Lao competitors
Read moreThirty Soviet tanks of a type that became legendary in World War II are being restored to their original state in Russia after making an epic tropical journey from the southeast Asian state of Laos.
Read moreBananas continue to be a top earner among all agricultural products, earning revenue for local development, despite the government banning the creation of more plantations.
Read moreThe top five categories of imported goods were construction equipment, fuel and gas, items used in industry, electronic products, vehicle parts, and food.
Read moreThe Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has handed life bans to two Lao international players for conspiring to fix a match
Read moreDespite a new set of challenges like the long dry season, Covid-19 outbreak, and US-China trade war, Laos looks set to enjoy stable growth of at least 6 per cent, possibly 6.3-6.4 per cent.
Read moreSource: Vientiane Times Laos’ national airline, the Lao Airlines State Enterprise, will suspend flights to the Republic of Korea beginning
Read moreThe award was presented by Mr. Dean Robertson, CEO of APA Insurance, in recognition of J&C Insurance’s distinguished service and achieving the highest of standards in all areas of agency growth, customer service, and good business practices.
Read moreVehicle owners are urged to pay the 2020 Road Tax or face a penalty. The Ministry of Finance issued a
Read moreVehicle owners who have not paid road tax will not be permitted to cross the border into other countries
Read moreSource: The Star Laos has been named second runner-up in the Top Country rankings in the UK’s Wanderlust Reader Travel
Read moreConstruction of the mega Vientiane Expressway No. 1 officially began yesterday, with the project aiming to ease traffic congestion and respond to economic growth in the Lao capital.
Read moreWith these new offices now-up-and-running, we invite our clients to come and visit us at anytime. The team would be happy to host you and discuss any needs that you may have.
Read moreDiabetic foot ulcers are the leading cause of non-traumatic amputations in people with diabetes and complications from the condition are becoming widespread in Laos
Read moreAll vehicle imports and exports will have to be recorded under the Lao National Single Window (LNSW) system at the Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge checkpoint starting on March 1.
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Read moreThe State Audit Organisation (SAO) inspected 104 state-funded projects and government bodies in 2019, exceeding its plan of 99, as financial irregularities continue to be detected.
Read moreIf you love your liquor – the following shops in Vientiane are absolutely worth a visit.
Read moreLaos stands to lose US$250 million to US$300 million in first-quarter revenue from the service sector, including tourism, due to fallout from the coronavirus outbreak
Read moreThe Dongbang water treatment extension plant is to be built in Xaythany district, Vientiane with aid from Hungary
Read moreThe Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has been keeping a close eye on the air quality in Vientiane amid the widespread illegal burning of garbage, rice fields and scrubland, which has created a thick haze over the city.
Read moreLaos is likely to face an acute water shortage over the next two months as rivers continue to fall to lower-than-normal levels.
Read moreVientiane authorities have opened hotline number 1168, so the public can report fire emergencies and the illegal burning of garbage, rice fields and scrubland in and around the city.
Read moreLao’s macroeconomic growth is projected to improve moderately this year, with growth of 6.3 to 6.4 percent
Read moreThe new law provides better progressive rates for personal income tax and has lowered profit tax rates.
Read moreIn a letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Rep. Betty McCollum calls the plan ‘unconscionable’
Read moreAny ‘farangs’ who do not wear face masks should be kicked out of the country, that’s according to Thailand’s health minister, Anutin Charnvirakul.
Read moreJ&C Insurance is proud to announce the launch of a unique product for the first time in Laos: APA Cancer Insurance! It is the perfect solution to secure your loved ones and yourself against cancer.
Read moreThe Bank of the Lao PDR (BOL) makes a soft launch of the Lao QR Code standard for payments
Read moreSeveral private schools, most in Laos’ capital Vientiane, have closed down as fears over the spread of the Wuhan coronavirus (nCoV)
Read morePrime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith told his cabinet to take steps to expedite the approval of investment and business operation licences
Read moreYet even by the region’s already-low standards, press freedom has taken a hit in Southeast Asia over the past two years
Read moreLaos will open the Pang Mon checkpoint in Sayaboury province opposite Thailand’s Ban Huak checkpoint in Phu Sang district
Read moreHealth authorities are putting in place stringent screening measures at border crossings in response to the new coronavirus outbreak
Read moreExperts met to make recommendations on policies and technical standards in the transition from internal combustion engine vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs).
Read moreForty-five years ago, Laos’s communist government officially dropped the “R” sound from the Lao alphabet, calling it a symbol of foreign influence.
Read moreThe outbreak has put other countries on alert as millions of Chinese travel for Lunar New Year. Authorities in Thailand and in Japan have already identified at least three cases, all involving recent travel from China.
Read moreMoscow has signed military cooperation pacts with 39 countries in the last five years, many of them in Southeast Asia, including Laos.
Read moreInflation continued to increase in December, sending a strong warning that serious action is needed to rein in the price of goods and services to prevent them rising further
Read moreLaos and Thailand has received a score of 6 out of 10 in internet censorship, on a par with various regional peers
Read moreIn an extraordinary example of applied capacity building, Australian businesswoman Susie Martin is leading the way in helping one of South East Asia’s poorest countries set about improving its food production systems.
Read moreThis week, Mr. Stephan R. Aeschbach handed over the reins of J&C Insurance to Mr. Fabrice Decico.
Read moreThe government must employ concrete measures to implement its policy on transformation of the country from landlocked to a land bridge,
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