Four More cases Of Covid-19 Confirmed
Four more people have tested positive for Covid-19, bringing the total number of known cases in Laos to 58, the Ministry of Health announced on Saturday.
Read moreFour more people have tested positive for Covid-19, bringing the total number of known cases in Laos to 58, the Ministry of Health announced on Saturday.
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Read moreTwo people have tested positive for Covid-19 with the results confirmed on April 10, the national virus taskforce announced on Sunday.
Read moreLaos is now also the third most corrupt country in the Asean bloc, following Myanmar and Cambodia.
Read moreOnce opened, the Laos-China Railway promises to be a significant engine of business development in Laos.
Read moreLaos recorded a trade surplus of US$42 million in February even though the value of goods sold to the country’s two main trading partners, China and Vietnam, dropped compared to January.
Read moreSource: Thaivisa Thailand has detected at least 24 cases of the coronavirus variant B.1.1.7 first identified in Britain, a government health
Read moreThe Laos-China Railway Power Supply Project has been completed on schedule, paving the way for the planned operation of the railway in December.
Read moreThe government has begun vaccinating the most vulnerable and at-risk groups in a step towards ending the acute phase of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Read moreThe new security measures are to prevent further accidents along the highway Vientiane – Vang Vieng.
Read moreBetter knowledge of copyright and trademarks has become necessary in the traditional handicraft industry.
Read moreIn order to maximise benefits from the rail project, Laos must quickly create a business friendly environment.
Read moreAll public events are banned over the Lao New Year holiday from April 14-16 as part of the government’s continuing measures to keep Covid-19 in check.
Read moreThe building highlights Vietnam’s desire to prevent Laos from spiraling off into China’s orbit.
Read moreNewly-elected Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh highlighted the seven concerns
Read moreThe Consumer Price Index (CPI) stood at 113.61 points in February, indicating an inflation rate of 1.91 percent year-on-year, down from the 2.01 percent recorded in January
Read moreParty Secretary General, Mr Thongloun Sisoulith has become the new President of the Lao PDR
Read moreThe Thai economy in 2021 will not rebound from a negative growth of 6.1% last year and could risk facing a financial crisis like in 1997″
Read moreThe deal will deepen China’s involvement in the Lao government’s goal of transforming itself into the “battery of Southeast Asia.”
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Read moreUnemployment in Laos has skyrocketed to 23.4 percent, indicating that about 320,000 people are out of work
Read moreLuang Prabang province has begun the first steps in becoming a Smart City through the creation of e-government practices.
Read moreSource: Vientiane Times Motorists across the country are rushing to petrol stations to fill up their tanks after the government
Read moreAuthorities have been unable to cap the price of pork, which has now risen above the price set during the Covid-19 pandemic, and are trying to find a way to keep prices down.
Read moreDuring the recent annual agent/broker celebration held by Forte-Toko Assurance, J&C Insurance Brokers was rewarded as Top Agent 2020.
Read moreLaos, as a least developed country, is still largely dominated by microbusinesses, which account for 94.2 percent of all enterprises in the country
Read moreAlthough inflation is trending downwards, many people feel their personal situation has not improved at all due to the mismatch between their income and spending.
Read moreWater levels in the Mekong River are down to “worrying” levels with some parts of the major Southeast Asian waterway in Laos and Thailand turning blue due to increased algae growth
Read moreXekong province will open its first international border crossing with Vietnam next month to ease the movement of goods and people between the two countries.
Read moreSource: Vientiane Times Laos has witnessed increasingly extreme weather events due to climate change causing unusualy situations. In recent years,
Read moreAt present, Laos doesn’t have any railways. However, that is about to change in 2021.
Read moreVientiane authorities are in the process of creating a new district, which will be the tenth in the capital
Read moreThe world’s popular soft drink Pepsi, a trend-setter of youth fashion and culture, announced superstar K-Pop girl group BLACKPINK as its new Asia-Pacific spokespersons
Read moreLao food, fish Larb “Fish mixed salad” recently was selected to show its delicious recipe via a shot video to VIP’s at a global fisheries conference in Rome, Italy.
Read moreThe government has issued a notice stating more stringent measures against Covid-19 have been put in place for Feb 1- Mar 31, 2021.
Read moreThe government expects to earn its first income from the sale of carbon credit next year after signing an agreement with the World Bank.
Read moreLao Airlines’ earnings plummeted by 70 percent last year compared to 2019 as result of a sharp drop in passenger numbers due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Read moreWhile economic growth in the Lao PDR contracted in 2020 for the first time in over two decades, the economy is set to recover in 2021 and in the medium term, provided the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is contained and business can resume with trading partners
Read moreThe unemployment rate in Laos skyrocketed to 20 percent in 2020, a 10.6 percent increase compared to the figures for 2017, and the global Covid-19 outbreak was the main factor for the sharp increase in the number of jobless in the country.
Read moreThe Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Laos continues to rise despite the government’s enhanced measures to control the prices of products in local markets.
Read moreThe 11th Congress of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party opened on Wednesday to track achievements made in implementing the resolution of the 10th Party Congress under the leadership of the Party Central Committee over the past five years (2016-2020).
Read moreInthanin Coffee claims to be environmentally friendly, with a total of 690 outlets in Thailand and eight overseas. The business is run by BCP’s wholly-owned Bangchak Retail Co.
Read moreLocal authorities have been urged to monitor border crossings to prevent people from entering Laos illegally from Thailand, to stem the spread of Covid-19 after a widespread outbreak in Thailand.
Read moreThe developers expect to spend more than US$47 million to create tourism activities alongside environmental conservation measures undertaken by the Khamphay Sana Group.
Read moreLaos’ state-owned postal enterprise is looking forward to working with its newly-signed partner, ZTO Express, a China-based provider of services including express delivery, logistics and e-commerce, to upgrade the skills of IT personnel as well as build capacity in other areas.
Read moreSeveral areas of Vientiane have been designated for development as “smart zones” through the use of Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) in the development of the capital.
Read moreAll vehicles using the newly-opened Vientiane-Vangvieng expressway must pay the set toll rates, except in the case of an emergency or accident, when specially designated ambulances can enter free or charge.
Read moreMore than 10,000 people have been nominated by state sectors across the country for hiring as new civil servants but the government has decided to recruit only 1,600 officials in 2021
Read moreThe China-Laos railway tracks have successfully extended from Lao capital Vientiane to northern Laos’ transport hub Luang Prabang on Tuesday, thus accomplishing all the construction targets set at the beginning of 2020.
Read moreTourists from Vientiane and other nearby provinces are rushing to Vangvieng district for a short break despite the suspension of the Vangvieng Music Festival to curb the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Read moreVientiane authorities have pledged to carry out 30 large-scale development projects from now until 2025 in a bid to accelerate the capital’s economic growth.
Read moreThe Enterprise law and the Law on Independent Audit are the main laws that establish audit requirements in Laos.
Read moreThailand could see tens of thousands of new COVID-19 cases per day by mid January, if people fail to follow the preventive guidelines issues to combat the spread of the virus.
Read moreThe government is continuing the suspension of charter flights as of Wednesday, aiming to prevent people bringing the coronavirus into Laos.
Read moreNot only natural persons (individuals) but also legal persons, such as companies, NGOs, associations, and foundations operating in the Lao PDR, now face criminal liability under new legislation enacted by the government aimed at strengthening the rule of law in the country.
Read moreFree Covid-19 vaccinations will be available for Lao people next year to provide protection against the potent virus while the threat of infection persists.
Read moreMotorists will now have the convenience of travelling from Vientiane to Vangvieng in an hour following the opening of a new expressway linking the capital to the popular tourist destination on Sunday.
Read moreAuthorities have ordered the postponement of many popular festivals and their related activities scheduled to take place in the provinces in a recent move to prevent a potential Covid-19 outbreak in Laos.
Read moreThe government and private sector are partnering to promote the development of electric vehicles to encourage the use of clean energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Read moreThe Consumer Price Index (CPI) has dipped in recent months after inflation peaked at 6.94 percent in January.
Read moreThe upcoming Made in Laos 2020 fair, to be held at Lao-ITECC in Vientiane from December 25 to January 3 next year, will be used as a platform to spur domestic consumption and to promote a range of “Made in Laos” goods.
Read moreCustomers of many banks in Laos will now be able to transfer money via a mobile application managed by the joint venture Lao National Payment Network Co Ltd (LAPNet) under the Bank of the Lao PDR (BOL).
Read moreThailand will remain closed to the vast majority of foreign tourists until at least the second quarter of 2021.
Read moreSource: RFA Up to eight people were killed or injured in a blast at a checkpoint on the Laos-Vietnam border
Read moreAuthorities have postponed the opening of the 113.50-km expressway linking Vientiane and Vangvieng as work on the project is not yet fully complete.
Read moreThe government will no longer issue entry visas for people travelling to Laos from countries with a community outbreak of Covid-19, the national taskforce has announced.
Read moreLaos reported a record US$729 million in imports and exports in October this year, with the value of exports put at US$347 million and the value of import calculated at US$382 million.
Read moreThe government has cited five reasons for its spiralling public debt over the past five years, which is continuing even though measures have been introduced to address it.
Read moreThe Vientiane-Vangvieng section is about 110 km long, designed as a two-way four-lane expressway with a design speed of 80 km to 100 km per hour.
Read moreThe Fourth Industrial Revolution is a train that you either get on or you’ll find yourself being left far, far behind.
Read moreRCEP includes China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand and the 10 members of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN)
Read moreThe government is optimistic that the economy will grow by 4-4.5 percent next year despite complex global changes and Laos’ financial difficulties.
Read moreThe banlao.la Homes, Loans, and Lifestyle Expo will see 100+ companies under one roof at the NCC in Vientiane Capital and is set to welcome 10,000+ guests from across Laos, the ASEAN region, and Mainland China
Read moreThe Lao government has pledged to remove barriers and further improve the business climate in a bid to attract more investment from Laos and foreign countries.
Read moreThe impact of the coronavirus on the economy has driven revenue collection back by three years, the deputy prime minister has told the National Assembly
Read moreThe Prime Minister’s Office issued the update on Saturday, relaxing some of the restrictions in a bid to gradually normalise the situation and mitigate economic impacts.
Read moreThe first section of electrical high-voltage power cable for China-Laos Railway has been successfully laid in position.
Read moreThe Lao government has announced that it will manage and address public debt in various ways as it seeks to ease the country’s financial tensions.
Read more‘Inadequate’ foreign exchange reserves, a widening current account deficit, contingent liabilities from public–private partnerships, poor governance — including weak institutional capacity and corruption controls — and constrained political freedoms that limit accountability have all contributed
Read moreThe government is temporarily reopening some “local” and “customary” border crossings in a bid to revive the economy and minimise the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Read moreA survey conducted in 2019-2020 revealed that 851,257 families in Laos work in agriculture
Read moreIncomers are expected to spend a shorter time in quarantine; Authorities are also considering the use of electronic tracking devices
Read moreThe lower growth rate is attributed to several factors linked to the global economic slump, triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Read moreThe economy will feature as one of the main topics of debate at the 10th Session of the National Assembly (NA)’s 8th legislature, which starts next week.
Read moreStakeholders from the public and private sectors as well as civil society met in Vientiane to discuss and exchange views on the establishment of a consumer protection association.
Read moreProvincial authorities are working to urgently assist flood-affected villagers in Savannakhet by providing drinking water, rice, and other necessities after heavy rain caused flash flooding in the region over the weekend.
Read moreUpon arrival in Laos, incomers will be tested for Covid-19 and will be quarantined at a designated location for 48 hours while they await the test results.
Read moreThe Bank of the Lao PDR (BOL) is upgrading its IT infrastructure system to ensure financial transaction services throughout the country.
Read moreTour and hospitality business operators have massively cut the cost of their services and package tours to make prices more affordable and encourage Lao people to take vacations around the country.
Read moreChina has agreed to support Laos through three projects as part of efforts to strengthen cooperative relations between the two countries.
Read moreMany firms are effectively conducting business and basing their pricing on foreign currencies sold in the parallel market
Read moreLaos is undergoing an unprecedented level of macroeconomic stress and the pandemic has worsened an already fragile economic landscape.
Read moreLaos recorded a total trade value of US$762 million for imports and exports in August 2020, comprising US$377 million worth of exports while about US$384 million was expended on imported goods
Read moreAlthough Laos was able to dodge severe health impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, the effect on the country’s economy, particularly on the tourism sector, is being projected to be devastating.
Read moreLao Airlines State Enterprise has issued travel advice for passengers wishing to use the airline to enter or exit Laos.
Read moreThe government has decided in principle to allow visits to Laos by tour groups from countries where there is no community outbreak of Covid-19
Read moreThe price of food and beverages increased by 9.91 percent year-on-year and 2.19 percent month-on-month
Read moreFitch Ratings has downgraded Laos’ rating to “CCC” from “B-,” meaning that the Southeast Asian nation faces “substantial credit risk” and that default is a “real possibility,”
Read moreThe business sector has requested the government find ways to reduce transportation and customs clearance costs to ensure that the collection of fees is done strictly under the Lao President’s Decree.
Read moreConstruction of the Laos-China railway is progressing as planned despite the obstacles posed by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Read moreMany roads are in need of repair after suffering damage during heavy rain
Read moreLaos set to cede majority control of its national power grid to China to service Belt and Road debts
Read moreLao Govt and Space Eye Lao Co., Ltd. (Spel) will partner in the study and development of a modern land management system in Laos using digital technology.
Read moreThe agriculture sector is expected to grow at a rate of just 0.9-1.7 percent this year, well below the target of 2.8-3 percent
Read moreThe primary gold project is expected to generate about US$30 million in government revenue and economic benefits
Read moreEDLT plans to invest about US$2 billion in building Laos’ national backbone power grid and cross-border power grid interconnection for Laos and its neighbouring countries
Read moreThe country’s foreign exchange reserves have fallen below $1bn, less than Laos’ annual debt payments
Read moreLaos could face a trade loss of US$102 million under the special tariff scheme if the country graduates from the UN’s Least Developed Country (LDC) status in 2024
Read moreLao Telecommunications Public Company (Lao Telecom) has officially launched the 5G system, which is the first network in Laos.
Read moreMigrants from China, Myanmar, and Vietnam are increasingly entering Laos by boat and through lightly-guarded border crossings, avoiding more heavily inspected international checkpoints
Read moreThe first 7-Eleven-branded convenience store in Laos is expected to be open in Vientiane
Read moreThe country is still facing a huge trade deficit
Read moreThe Consumer Price Index (CPI) remains high in Laos despite the government increasing measures to curb rising prices at Lao markets.
Read moreThe Lao garment industry is in a slump following a significant drop in orders from foreign countries due to the Covid-19 pandemic and must now rely on the domestic market to sustain its long-time workforce.
Read moreToday sees the entry into force of the new Law on Land No. 70/NA dated 21 June 2019 (the “2019 Land Law”), which among other things, includes new provisions concerning the limited ownership of land-use rights by foreigners under certain circumstances, and the limited ownership of individual units in a condominium or apartment building.
Read moreBorder guards in central Vietnam are investigating 13 people who paid a smuggling ring to help them enter Laos, and later Thailand, to find jobs.
Read moreLand disputes have become one of the most difficult issues for authorities in the national capital because of growing demand for land
Read moreChaired by Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith, the two-day meeting told officials in charge to improve policies to promote small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
Read moreExpatriates to be eligible first, with students and business travel on agenda
Read moreAn elevated fiscal deficit will result in growing public debt, which will ramp up pressure on the country’s debt servicing capacity amid the Covid-19 crisis.
Read moreVinamilk’s investment capital in Lao-Jagro has increased from 25.4 million USD to 66.4 million USD. Additional capital increased to build the first two farms in the complex of high-tech dairy farms in Laos.
Read moreMoody’s Investors Service (“Moody’s”) has downgraded the Government of Laos’s issuer rating to Caa2 from B3 and changed the outlook to negative.
Read moreThe project will focus on Promotion of Strengthening Regional Structures for Small and Medium Enterprise Promotion in Asean.
Read moreThe continuing spread of Covid-19 in neighbouring countries and beyond has forced Laos to intensify measures to protect the tiny nation against a second wave of the virus.
Read moreThe inflation rate is increasing in Laos despite the government’s measures to regulate the prices of goods in the local markets.
Read moreLaos has detained and deported hundreds of Chinese nationals in recent months for illegally entering the country to sidestep a mandatory 14-day coronavirus quarantine period and head straight to casinos to gamble or work
Read moreThe organisers of the top three expos of Laos have announced that LaoBuild 2020, Lao Food & Hotel 2020 and LaoCafe 2020 have been rescheduled to June 17-19, 2021 in line with the government’s Covid-19-related restrictions.
Read moreLaos expects to lose millions dollars in remittances from overseas workers this year following the return of thousands of Lao citizens to the country due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Read moreSource: Vientiane Times The National Committee for anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) has reviewed the progress of preparations
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Read moreGold jewellery prices in Laos on Wednesday were almost 8.8 million kip per baht-weight (15 grams) and 2.2 million kip a sleung (3.75 grams)
Read moreHealth authorities say officials and the public have achieved excellent results in controlling the COVID-19 pandemic, but Laos now needs to prevent an outbreak of a virulent form of dengue fever this rainy season.
Read moreState-run Lao Airlines plans to soon resume its international service from Vientiane to Hanoi in Vietnam, with two flights a week on Mondays and Fridays.
Read moreThe Bank of the Lao PDR has come up with a new administrative rule designed to administer currency exchange businesses amid the appreciation of international currencies against the Lao kip.
Read moreAuthorities in Vientiane have set the maximum rates of rice to protect consumers and ensure price stability amid the economic crisis because of natural disasters and the Covid-19 pandemic.
Read moreThe Tourism Council of Thailand estimates that in the next three months up to 30 per cent of tourism-related businesses in Thailand are at risk of shutting down permanently
Read moreMany manufacturers in Laos are facing challenges to stay afloat even as the government has given them the nod to resume business.
Read moreRegions across Laos have been put on alert for flash floods and landslides after weather forecasters warned an active low pressure system will increase heavy rains in parts of the country during July 1-5.
Read moreSource: Vientiane Times Laos needs at least US$4 billion in foreign currencies to purchase goods from other countries each year,
Read moreThe Decision brings clarity to certain important provisions of the Amended Law on Intellectual Property No. 38/NA, published in May 2018.
Read moreSource: The Star Laos will establish the National Center for the Quality Inspection of Foodstuff and Beverage to ensure the
Read moreSports competitions, casinos, and some social gatherings will be allowed to resume under the government’s decision to relax the COVID-19 prevention measures
Read morePRI·MED Medical Products (PRI·MED), a worldwide leader in manufacturing single-use medical personal protective equipment (PPE) including face masks, gowns and examination gloves – has today announced the development of a new manufacturing facility in Vientiane, Laos
Read moreThe one-stop service introduced by the government to enable the completion of service procedures at one location is still not implemented effectively
Read moreVietnamese carriers’ plans to resume international flights next month will come to naught, given fresh Covid-19 outbreaks in Asia and other factors, experts say.
Read moreThailand will allow some foreigners to enter the country from July 1, in an easing of the months-long travel lockdown.
Read moreThe value of coffee exported by Laos increased as the price of local coffee beans was better this year
Read moreThe country’s porous borders have been an ongoing issue with some 5 million+ illegal immigrants floating around Thailand at any one time.
Read moreElectricity du Laos (EDL) will reduce electricity prices for households using less than 461kwh per month for the three months of April, May, and June as part measures to offset the financial impact of COVID-19 in the country.
Read moreThailand Civil Aviation Authority (CAAT) has said it will be September before international flights to and from the country resume.
Read moreSeveral restaurants in Vientiane and tourist destinations across Laos continue to be closed after suspending operations several months ago due to the Covid-19 crisis, and some operators are now seeking new ways to earn a living.
Read moreImporters and exporters in Laos are grappling with several challenges despite the government’s active efforts to reduce procedures and trade barriers.
Read moreThe Lao PDR has so far avoided a major health crisis but has not been immune from the global economic downturn as the COVID-19-induced economic recession has affected the country through multiple channels including tourism, trade, investment, commodity prices, exchange rates, and lower remittances.
Read moreSource: Vientiane Times Construction of a 113.50-km expressway linking Vientiane and Vangvieng is now over 70 percent complete and authorities
Read moreThe Lao government announced an initial victory in the battle against Covid-19 after all 19 patients infected by the virus were discharged from hospital
Read moreWe address the human resources challenges facing employers in Laos and answer the challenging questions relating to the workplace within Laos’ labour law framework and COVID-19-specific regulations and guidance
Read moreConstruction of the Laos-China railway was 89.43 percent complete as of the end of May with Lao authorities calling for the project developer to progress work according to plan.
Read moreLaos has approved a Singapore energy firm’s plan to build a 1,000 MW coal-fired power plant in the southern province of Sekong.
Read moreThe real estate market in Laos is expected to decline by 15 percent to 20 percent this year because of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and a continuing economic slowdown.
Read moreThe Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare has instructed businesses in the production and service sectors to respect the Law on Labour, related laws, and regulations on the payment of workers affected by the Covid-19 outbreak.
Read moreThe current impact of the situation is still being molded, consumer behaviors and consumption patterns are changing and will continue to change drastically in the coming few months.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 moreEnterprises operating during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic must strictly implement precautionary measures to avert further outbreaks of the virus, authorities have advised.
Read moreSome prevention and control measures that were previously enforced are still in place to prevent a second wave of infections.
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 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 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.
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