Hong Kong should tap Laos, ASEAN potential: Senior Lao official
Emerging ASEAN economies can leverage Hong Kong’s robust financial hub as a source of funding, notably green finance to bolster the ASEAN region’s green development drive.
Vientiane Times
Mekong overflows in Laos’ Luang Prabang, further flooding expected
Provincial authorities said on Wednesday that the Mekong River and its tributaries, namely the Bak, Khan, Ou, Xeim and Xaeng rivers, are continuing to rise and have reached the…
Laos promotes low interest business funding
As part of the practical implementation of this initiative, a meeting to discuss ways to provide low interest funding took place, to support the Party’s resolution to build an…
Laos’ tourism boom nets 2.3 million foreign visitors in 7 months
Tourism in Laos has rebounded, with an increase of 18 per cent compared to the same period last year, generating more than US$700 million in revenue.
Lao PM Sonexay calls for citizen unity in support of upcoming ASEAN Summits
The meetings will be attended by heads of state and government from the 10 ASEAN member countries and ASEAN’s external partners, comprising more than 20 countries and heads of…
Indonesian President-elect Prabowo visits Laos
The visit of the President-elect, who will replace President Joko Widodo, aimed to cement bilateral ties between Laos and Indonesia after their formal establishment more than six…
Laos prepare to connect with Korea through direct flights from Luang Prabang
The initiative, funded by the Ministry of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Korea and executed by the Korea Trade Investment Promotion Agency, aims to enhance Laos’…
Food security in Laos improves but inflation drives migration: World Bank report
Survey shows that 93 percent of international migrants cited better pay and job prospects as their primary reasons for leaving Laos in 2024, up from 73 percent in 2023.
ASEAN member states vow to foster military cooperation
Participants discussed the direction of the ASEAN military cooperation plan and related issues and considered adoption of the ASEAN military plan for 2024-2026 and the joint…
Laos, Cambodia partner in state inspection, anti-corruption activities
It was noted that growing relations between the peoples of Laos and Cambodia as well as under the two government’s strategic partnership has bolstered friendship and cooperation…