Vietnam, Laos set goals to deepen ties and boost trade to US$10 billion
The consensus was reached on Monday during talks between Party General Secretary To Lam and General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and President of Laos…
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Lao workers abroad remit over US$366 million to mid-2025
Of the total remittances, US$32.5 million was transferred through the banking system, including US$8.3 million sent via the Indochina Bank and US$24.2 million through the Lao…
Chinese trains, tourists and money are flooding Laos. Locals wonder if it makes sense
Chinese investments – like the high-speed rail from Yunnan to Vientiane – have transformed parts of the country and brought tourists in, but also saddled it with debt. Facing…
Laos pushes for ASEAN ecotourism development
The nation's capital Vientiane hosted a programme from November 20-22 to review and reinforce assessment procedures under the ASEAN Ecotourism Standard, bringing together 25…
Princess Aiko visit highlights 70 years of Laos-Japan friendship
Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith said her visit would strengthen and expand the ties between the two countries.
Lao government rolls out US$10 million subsidy to ease electricity costs
The subsidy follows growing concern over high living costs and is aimed at easing pressure on low-income families grappling with rising production and energy expenses.
Six Mekong countries move to strengthen joint mechanism against telecom crimes
The meeting, which brought together representatives from China, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, and Myanmar, marked an important step in establishing ministerial-level,…
Japan’s Princess Aiko receives warm welcome in Laos on 1st official overseas trip
In late October, Princess Aiko received a lecture from Prof. Yoko Kikuchi of Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, who is well-versed in the modern history of Laos. The princess…
Lao government moves to improve civil servant welfare amid rising costs
Finance Minister Santiphab Phomvihane said the planned adjustment will benefit civil servants, military personnel, and police officers, whose wages have been severely eroded by…
Laos, Vietnam agree to forge ahead with transport projects
The two countries have agreed to speed up joint ventures that will boost regional connectivity and economic growth, especially the Vientiane-Hanoi expressway, the Laos-Vietnam…