City Authorities Order Closure of Sihom Street Market
Due to garbage and traffic issues, officials decided to close Sihom street market.
Read moreDue to garbage and traffic issues, officials decided to close Sihom street market.
Read moreAir in Laos is exceeding safe levels officials says.
Read morePolice raided a karaoke bar in the notorious Golden Triangle area of northern Laos.
Read moreVientiane authorities are once again attempting to tackle the problem of noise emanating from restaurants and nightclubs…
Read moreThe Laos-China Railway Company Limited will be opening the cross-border service…
Read moreLaos ranked a higher spot on The World Happiness Report 2023.
Read moreThe Prime Minister’s Office has announced the Holiday dates for Pi Mai 2023.
Read moreAs inflation soars, officials will enforce controls on 23 items with fines and jail time.
Read moreMore than 1 million people are estimated to suffer from acute food insecurity.
Read moreLaos’ garment association has urged the government to reduce taxes on imported raw materials to lower production costs to make the industry more competitive.
Read moreThe organizing committee of the “Ready 4 Work” Fair 2023 is expecting a large number of participants.
Read moreLaos registered the first-ever trade surplus of 2023 in February
Read moreLaos and Cambodia are joining forces to promote tourism between the two countries.
Read moreExpert says that the hospitality sector may struggle to deal with the influx of Chinese visitors to the country.
Read moreVietnam will waive visas for more countries and extend the length of stay for foreign tourists to speed up the recovery of tourism.
Read morePrime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has asked for urgent action to set up immigration booths at stations on the Laos-China Railway.
Read moreThe telecommunications network in Laos is set to expand to enable the country’s digital transformation.
Read moreThe Vientiane International Half Marathon will take place on March 26, comprising race distances of 21k, 10k, and 5k.
Read moreA high number of road accidents where reported last month alone according to the Traffic Police Department.
Read moreLaos and Japan have affirmed their desire to further their economic and trade cooperation.
Read moreKhammuan authorities have officially declared the Hin Nam No National Protection Area (Karst mountains) a national park.
Read moreThe 23rd preparatory conference of Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand was recently held in the central Lao province to review their cooperation.
Read moreThe Lao Consul in China and his delegation visited the factory of the world’s largest bus manufacturer, Yutong bus company.
Read moreBCEL has pledge to conduct an investigation regarding money hacking issue.
Read moreThe number of passengers travelling on the China-Laos Railway is continuing to grow, posting an increase of 256.2 percent
Read moreThe Laos-China Railway Co., Ltd. will begin selling train tickets online through the LCR ticket app
Read moreThe armadillo-like anteaters are in demand for the supposed medicinal benefits of their scales.
Read moreThe year-on-year inflation rate is continuing to rise, soaring to 41.3 percent in February.
Read moreCritics are concerned about the ‘authenticity and integrity’ of Luang Prabang, a Unesco World Heritage site, if the project proceeds
Read moreAn urge to educate women about gender equality with the help of digital and media resources.
Read moreThe Ministry of Tourism is making further steps to stop human trafficking through educating the youth about human rights.
Read moreThe biggest wind mill farm in southeast Asia has secured a financing agreement with ADB.
Read moreThe military force of both nations are joining force to implement a strong border patrol to lessen crime related concerns.
Read moreLao women are being tricked to marry chinese men who will turn them into slaves.
Read moreThe government of Vietnam funded the construction of school in Huaphan, Laos.
Read moreWelcoming materials for Visit Laos is on rollout to boost tourism.
Read moreThe government of Japan has donated busses to help improve public transport in Laos capital.
Read moreMinistry of Health drop an ordinance to keep medicine pricing affordable.
Read moreLao Prime Minister urge the rail operator to improve its services to give passenger a better experience.
Read moreThe ministry of education urge to develop literacy of every Lao children.
Read moreA rising number of Dengue infections on the first quarter of the year alarms the health ministry.
Read moreThe country is looking forward for the boom of the businesses as more tourists starts to enter.
Read moreThe hospital reports that they are focusing in improving their service as government recommend them to become self-reliant institution.
Read moreA groundbreaking ceremony was held for Khaen twin towers of the Sithandone Special Economic Zone in Khong, Champassak.
Read moreCrime in Laos is growing, fueled largely by wider drug use and trafficking, according to the police.
Read moreExpansion of water supply in Vientiane started last year and expected to finish by next year.
Read moreLao Airlines announced that they open direct flights going to China mid this year.
Read moreLaos Biospring.LTD and Singapore Zen science announced that the two parties have signed a joint venture company called BioZen
Read moreMOH discovered high levels of formalin (formaldehyde in liquid form) that had contaminated animal products at several locations.
Read moreASEAN will host the first region-wide online shopping event in August 2023 to promote cross-border trade through e-commerce.
Read moreVillagers who will be displaced by the massive Luang Prabang Dam project are demanding five times higher compensation.
Read moreHospital sterilization equipment worth more than US$160,000 is being dispatched to healthcare facilities in Vientiane and several provinces.
Read moreBOL has issued a new decision on the setting of currency exchange rates, as a guideline for commercial banks trading in foreign currencies.
Read moreBuyers in Laos and foreign countries will be able to purchase locally made products from a newly developed online store…
Read moreThe number of Chinese tourists visiting Vientiane in Laos, Nong Khai, and Udon Thani in Thailand has increased now.
Read moreA train carrying goods and produce between China, Laos, and Thailand – and back to China – has made its first journey along the newly completed Lao-China railway.
Read moreMr. Anoukit Kothsavath was among 20 photographers from around the world selected as winners of the Life Framer competition in January 2023.
Read moreMany factories and companies in Laos have vacancies but few people are interested in working for the low pay that is offered.
Read moreVietnamese Prime Minister has approved plans to import electricity with a total capacity of 2,689MW.
Read moreBilateral cooperation has been constantly promoted to strengthens area such as national defense and public security, economy and trade.
Read moreLuang Prabang vendors are now making a comeback and earning a steady income as growing number of tourist arrived.
Read moreLao police are searching for the kingpin of an illegal drug smuggling operation in the Golden Triangle area.
Read moreThe Chinese People’s Liberation Army has provided 10 groups of medical specialists to work in Laos up until 2025.
Read moreFrench Ambassador signed the funding agreements in support of the 11 Lao organization beneficiaries for sustainability.
Read moreThis event served as a celebration of the success of the climate change adaptation in Laos.
Read moreForeigners are being trapped and forced by a Chinese national to work in scam call centers at Golden Triangle Special Zone in Laos.
Read moreInje University continuous its support in enhancing the quality of nursing education in Laos
Read moreBusiness and economic connectivity is set to be one of the key drivers of growth between the two nations in upcoming years.
Read moreTo ensure the positive transformation of these important sectors, the Prime Minister highlighted key areas of focus.
Read morePreparations are underway for Laos to host the next ASEAN Summit in 2024.
Read moreThe Lao government and private sectors are actively preparing for the arrival of Chinese tour groups.
Read moreThe contract specifies providing access to financing for Lao nationals to work in South Korea for a period of three years.
Read moreLao Vice Governors made a commitment to end child poverty in the country by increasing investments in key areas such as education and nutrition.
Read moreThe epidemic of both Tuberculosis and HIV is a major public health problem in Laos.
Read moreGreener trade and investment is crucial to tackling climate change in Laos, and will require regional governments to work together more closely.
Read moreThe Lao National Cycling Federation is organizing competitions to choose the best cyclists to represent Laos on international competitions.
Read moreThe Bank of Laos started piloting its digital currency following its memorandum signed with Japanese blockchain developer.
Read moreThe government plans to make changes to the structure of electricity pricing, bringing charges in line with changing economic and financial circumstances.
Read moreYear-on-year inflation in Laos jumped to 40.3 percent in January, the highest rate in 23 years, according to the latest report from the Lao Statistics Bureau.
Read moreSamsung presented 1300 sets of learning materials worth 12,000usd to the Laos Ministry of foreign Affairs
Read moreThe aim of this strengthened partnership is to make the Lao Red Cross more effective and better able to provide humanitarian services to the people of Laos, through collaboration between provincial branches of the Red Cross and the Red Cross Organization as a whole.
Read moreThe Lao economy has been seriously impacted by rising inflation and the deterioration of the national currency, the kip. These problems have been caused by longstanding structural vulnerabilities, and can only be corrected by medium- to long-term reform efforts.
Read moreKakao Mobility will establish a mobility platform in Laos and a service suited for the Laotian market this year with Vietnamese mobility firm LVMC Holdings.
Read moreThe International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Lao Government has committed to improving nutrition in rural areas with US$85.29 million pledged for the effort.
Read moreLaos has approved the production and distribution of hemp or Cannabis Sativa L
Read moreAfter 3-year Hiatus, The Lao Elephant Festival is to be Held in February
Read more5th Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge connecting Bueng Kan with Bolikhamsai to open in 2024
Read moreThe National Assembly (NA)’s Standing Committee on Monday approved the replacement of three ministers in the latest cabinet reshuffle, following a proposal made by the Prime Minister.
Read moreThe price of beef, pork and farmed fish on sale in markets is continuing to rise, with no sign of a pending decrease given the weak kip and high inflation rate.
Read moreAlthough its construction has been surveyed and studied for many years, the highway project has not progressed.
Read moreThe payment of government officials’ salaries, investment in development projects and repayment of debts constitute the largest portion of government expenditure allocated for 2023
Read moreThe Reform Committee of Electricite du Laos (EDL) will roll out four measures aimed at resolving the company’s debt issues
Read moreUnder law, bars, restaurants and places of entertainment are required to close at midnight.
Read moreChina has eased Covid-19 control measures after almost three years of travel restrictions
Read moreThe Laos-China Expressway Development Cooperation Co., Ltd. recently announced the new toll rates, which have resulted in numerous comments on social media from people already struggling to cope with with rising prices.
Read moreThe Lao Red Cross has issued an urgent appeal for blood donors to come forward
Read moreThe government plans to mobilise 41.15 trillion kip to address the projected fiscal deficit and repay domestic and overseas loans by the end of 2023
Read moreLaos has recorded one of the highest rates of economic growth in South-East Asia over the past two decades, but few jobs have been created.
Read moreLaos reported 32,364 cases of dengue fever in 2022, a significant increase from 1,400 cases in 2021
Read moreTo achieve this goal, the Ministry of Finance has pledged to modernise customs management systems at the main border checkpoints as part of efforts to plug loopholes resulting in financial leaks
Read more“It is hoped the newly appointed officials will contribute to stronger business performance and get familiar with the new rules, conditions and environment for the reform process and apply the newly restructured working methods”
Read moreChina will stop requiring inbound travellers to go into quarantine starting from Jan. 8
Read moreA straw hut village has opened in Meuang Feuang district, Vientiane province, as a new tourist attraction in this increasingly popular bucolic riverside retreat
Read moreThe government is looking at ways to derive more financial benefit from e-commerce, hoping to better manage and develop this form of business in order to earn more revenue.
Read moreThe Ministry of Public Works and Transport is looking at ways to resolve the city’s perennial flooding problem which, despite years of promises, has not improved.
Read moreSkyrocketing inflation is causing great hardship and people are desperately wondering how they can survive as prices across all categories hit record highs.
Read moreThe increasing number of diabetics in Laos is proof that publicity campaigns are not being effective, the hospital chief said
Read more“Most importantly, more inbound flights should be started and the number of countries eligible for visa-free travel should be increased.”
Read moreLuciocyprinus striolatus (locally known as pakang), one of fish species that are high risk of global extinction, have been found in the reservoir of the Nam Theun 2 hydropower plant in central Laos.
Read moreA plan to bring a pair of the mammals from Cambodia to breed in Laos has made no headway.
Read moreA microfinance platform helps to financially include 850 villages in Lao PDR
Read moreSoutheast Asian countries look set to maintain ties with Russia as a trio of global summits loom, despite United States-led efforts to isolate Moscow over its Ukraine invasion
Read moreThe main exports included copper, rubber, bananas, cassava and other agricultural products
Read more“What makes this destination an attractive stop in Laos is its rich culture and laid-back vibe. Time slows down in Luang Prabang,” the magazine states.
Read moreChina has become a key export market for Lao goods, especially agricultural produce, following the opening of the Laos-China Railway at the end of 2021.
Read moreThe current situation in Laos mostly involves people being tricked into forced labour, forcing them to provide sexual services, hiring pregnant women, and the live broadcasting of male and female nudity and sex on social media
Read moreThe price of food and non-alcoholic beverages has surged by 38.8 percent year-on-year, driven by the rising price of rice and other daily food items such as pork, poultry, fish, seafood, eggs, vegetable oil, fruit and vegetables
Read moreAll seven freight stations on the Laos-China Railway are now operational following the opening of Xay station in Oudomxay province on Tuesday.
Read moreThe Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta) believes that about 3 million Chinese tourists may use the almost 423 km long electrified railway that runs between the Lao capital of Vientiane and Boten town in northern Laos bordering China.
Read moreLaos was listed behind Norway, Malé, Los Angeles, Slovenia and Barbados, which all got special mention at www.wanderlust.co.uk.
Read moreResidents in Lao capital tighten their belts by giving up buying trendy things, spending money wisely, growing vegetables and using domestic products to beat the spiraling inflation which hit a 22-year high in September.
Read moreLaos & S. Korea have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on cooperation in relation to the dispatch of Lao nationals for seasonal employment in agriculture and fishery in Korea
Read moreAlthough 72 percent of the population have had two Covid vaccinations, only 14 percent have had a booster dose, the Ministry of Health has revealed.
Read moreStatistics show the average visitor on a group tour stays for 2.5 days and spends about US$45 per day. In contrast, an individual visitor stays …
Read morePolice in districts of the capital are cracking down on crimes and have been able to solve many cases in the first six months of the year.
Read moreThe survey indicates that businesses main need are for accountants, followed by sales staff.
Read moreThe IMF’s downgraded growth for Laos is linked to both external and internal factors, with the report forecasting that global growth will decrease from 6.0 percent in 2021 to 3.2 percent in 2022 and 2.7 percent in 2023.
Read moreThe Centre’s staff will come from Mittaphab, Setthathirat and Mahosot hospitals and five emergency rescue teams which use the hotline numbers 1623, 1624, 1625, 1628 and 1630.
Read moreInflation rate in Laos surged from 30.01% in August, 2022, to 34% in September
Read moreDrivers are charged high fees to enter the station even to deliver or pick up passengers.
Read moreThe bitqik platform provides full brokerage and trading services in cryptocurrencies and other digital assets, both within Laos and the region.
Read morePolice said most accidents occurred when people drove in the wrong lane or changed direction suddenly.
Read moreWorld trade is expected to lose momentum in the second half of 2022 and remain subdued in 2023, as multiple shocks weigh on the global economy
Read moreLao Mountain Coffee’s peaberry blend has won first place in the Continental Awards for Asia coffee competition.
Read moreThe Laos-China Railway plans to begin operating ordinary train service to ease the rising demand for train travel, especially at the weekend.
Read moreThe 21 deaths included six in Attapeu, five in Vientiane, three each in Luang Namtha and Saravan, two in Xieng Khuang, and one each in Sekong and Oudomxay province.
Read moreTyphoon Noru is expected to hit the central and southern provinces of Laos today, bringing heavy rain and thunderstorm to most of the country
Read moreThe government has vowed to further address mounting public debt and the vulnerability of the macroeconomy to prevent the country from being dragged into default.
Read moreThe truck was stopped near the Kings Roman Casino, which is located in a special economic zone of Laos that operates virtually autonomously of national law.
Read moreLaos, Thailand, and China are thinking about building a new railway bridge, running parallel to the first Lao-Thai friendship bridge
Read moreThe highest number of dengue patients was reported in Vientiane capital
Read moreEffective from 1 October, 2022, until 31 March, 2023, for tourists from countries/territories entitled for a visa exemption and visa on arrival to Thailand.
Read moreFour noncommunicable diseases – cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease – claim 30,000 lives annually and are responsible for 45 percent of all deaths in Laos
Read moreThe company’s policy is linked to the unfavourable global economic outlook and continuing depreciation of the kip, which are impacting on businesses in Laos.
Read moreHundreds of people are displaced amid widespread damage in Oudomxay province
Read morePrime Ministerial Decree 599 demands excess vehicles be returned in push to rein in corruption.
Read morePeople with low incomes across the country are concerned about their growing expenses on food following a steep rise in the prices of agricultural and food products.
Read moreCross-border tourism flows increase, and fresh goods exports find new markets
Read moreGeo-economic factors mean that the concerns about Laos defaulting are unrealistic.
Read more“The EV is one of the keys to fight inflation,” Loca chief executive Souliyo Vongdala tells the Straits Times.
Read moreThree Lao films will be screened at the 6th KAEN Film Festival in Thailand to promote the country’s movies to international audiences.
Read moreThe government has set up a committee to carry out business reforms in the state-owned Lao Airlines to ensure that the national flag carrier becomes self-sustained in financial management.
Read morevillages along the nation’s main rivers have been warned to be alert for rising water levels following torrential rainfall in recent days, with people in low-lying areas advised to be prepared for floods
Read moreThousands of people in northern areas of Laos are suffering after rivers flooded following several days of heavy rain.
Read moreSource: TheStar A total of 5,885,061 Lao people have had one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine, equaling 80.2 per cent
Read moreThe main importing countries of Laos include Thailand, China, Vietnam, the United States, and Japan.
Read moreThe town of Luang Prabang, which is renowned for Unesco’s listing of its old quarter as a world heritage site, has seen 90 per cent of room reservations made by Thai visitors since Laos lifted all entry restrictions in May.
Read moreLaos has seen a surge in the number of visitors following the lifting of travel restrictions in January as the Covid-19 pandemic subsided.
Read moreRemoval of the excise tax charged on diesel is in response to a request from fuel businesses and importers, who are struggling source sufficient funds to buy fuel.
Read moreThe government has outlined measures to reduce extravagance and promote austerity, to cut waste and ensure effective use of the state budget for the intended purpose and the maximum benefit of the nation.
Read moreAs tourists return to Laos, with many coming from Thailand, there have been complaints about the high prices charged at some hotels, guesthouses and restaurants.
Read moreDuring the first six months of this year, Lao nationals working in other countries transferred millions of US dollar in remittances to Laos, with most of the money going to their parents.
Read moreAll sectors of society and government need to assist, lead and cooperate in preventing and combatting dengue fever using standard control measures.
Read moreThree Thai tourists were killed and 18 others injured when a tour bus and a 10-wheel truck collided on a road in Savannakhet province of Laos on Sunday night.
Read moreThe Lao government is committed to ensuring that sufficient supplies of fuel are provided to meet public demand and boost economic growth after a countrywide fuel shortage in May and June caused widespread disruption.
Read moreAuthorities in northern Laos are calling on businesses in the Chinese-run Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone (SEZ) to suspend hiring of Laotians to work as “chat girls” in an effort to curb abuses, including human trafficking.
Read moreThe lack of seats and the difficulty in obtaining tickets led passengers to make complaints on social media about the problems encountered, with many people having to wait for hours in long lines to buy tickets. This forced the company to expand its services.
Read moreThe West has pressed Laos to ditch Russia and support its sanctions but the SE Asian nation has stayed true to its old Cold War ally
Read moreHealth authorities are running out of time in the battle to control the global monkeypox outbreak
Read moreThe Phase II of the project comprises a 7.5km extension of the railway from the Thanalaeng station at the Thai border to the Vientiane station.
Read moreThe central banks of five Southeast Asian (SEA) countries have agreed to link their payment systems by November of this year, in order to allow for easier transactions for travellers within the region.
Read moreA number of Lao social media users have called on authorities to take immediate action to prevent the cheating of foreign visitors by some vendors at popular tourist destinations such as Luang Prabang.
Read moreThe Asian Development Bank (ADB) has lowered its economic growth forecast for developing Asia including Laos to 4.6 percent this year, from 5.2 percent projected in April.
Read moreThe Vientiane Health Department has instructed the capital’s nine district health offices to fine home owners if health authorities repeatedly find mosquito larvae in or around their property.
Read moreLocal authorities around the country, as well as families, teachers and communities, must do more to uphold the rights of local people and ensure their needs are met, according to Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment, Dr Sthabandith Insisienmay.
Read moreReported leaks at the sides of the Nam Theun 1 Hydropower dam under construction in Laos were not a cause for concern and were normal when a dam began storing water
Read moreCity authorities have invited architects, other experts, and the departments concerned to give their opinions on the best use of the square.
Read moreLand surrounding a new railway station in the capital is in high demand, sources say.
Read moreThailand’s efforts to introduce a foreign tourism levy on incoming passengers and arrivals to the kingdom have been postponed again with the assistant permanent secretary at the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, Mongkon Wimonrat, at this time, citing concerns about how to record the arrival of passengers by sea and land to the country as the reason for the delay and the continuing hiatus relating to the measure.
Read moreThe monthly minimum wage in the country will be increased to 1.2 million kip (US$78) starting on August 1.
Read moreFew of the fishermen are there legally, leaving them vulnerable to exploitation
Read moreElectricite du Laos (EDL), a monopoly company which should generate a significant amount of revenue from its dominance in the energy market, has been operating at a loss for many years and has accumulated huge debts.
Read moreThere has been a surge in passport applications since the government reopened the country for international travel in January.
Read moreRussian gas is 70% cheaper than supplies from other international sources, according to Nikkei, citing local media.
Read moreChanthabouly district police have uncovered a major drug ring in the capital and confiscated nearly 600,000 amphetamine tablets as well as equipment used to produce the pills.
Read moreA track change station was officially opened at the Vientiane Logistics Park on Friday, creating an official link between the Laos-China Railway and the Laos-Thailand Railway.
Read moreSome 5,833,738 people have had one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine, equal to 79.5 percent of the total population, according to the Lao Ministry of Health
Read moreAs connectivity to countries in the region and further afield expands, drug gangs are proliferating and buying weapons and explosives illegally, both across Laos and online.
Read moreMore than 4,000 cases of dengue were recorded from January to June 26, while four people have died from the virus
Read moreThe premier said changes to the quantity of vehicles, alcoholic beverages and other imported luxury items would be considered, so that shrinking foreign currency reserves could be kept for essential goods.
Read moreMany of the workers are human-trafficking victims lured to the Chinese-run special economic zone for jobs.
Read moreLaos lawmakers on Monday approved the appointment of a new central bank chief and two deputy prime ministers
Read moreThe government’s policy for promoting EVs includes zero percent tariffs, an excise tax of only three percent and a value-added tax of seven percent in order to lower the prices of EVs
Read moreSource: Bloomberg Laos, with dwindling cash reserves and surging inflation, is facing some of the same strains that pushed Sri
Read moreTwo banks previously owned by the state and which suffered chronic losses have begun making a profit following major reforms that saw a 70 percent stake in the banks sold to local investors
Read moreMore than 2,000 Lao people are arriving in Nong Khai province every day after the Thai-Laos border checkpoint reopened.
Read morePrime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has thanked Laos for cooperating with Thai authorities to suppress crime along the Thai-Lao border and crack down on transnational call centre scams.
Read moreOn June 9 (Thursday), cannabis and hemp finally become legal in Thailand and can be used not just for medical purposes but also as a cash crop.
Read moreExpansion of the route makes Thailand a ‘China Plus One’ Option
Read moreMounting foreign liabilities and thin foreign exchange reserves have left the nation of 7 million acutely vulnerable to global financial shocks.
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