Laos Health ministry celebrates increased use of toilets
To fulfil the goal to eliminate open defecation completely, Dr Bounfeng urged government bodies at all levels, to foster knowledge and understanding of the regulations in relation…
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Laos ready to assume Asean chairmanship: Deputy PM
The government will seek to capitalise on all the opportunities offered by its chairing of the regional bloc next year, when the Visit Laos Year 2024 tourism promotional campaign…
Visit Laos Year 2024 set to formally kick off later this month
The government hopes to attract at least 2.7 million foreign tourists next year, generating revenue of about US$401 million, while in 2025 tourist arrivals are forecast to reach…
Laos’ economic growth hit by depreciation of kip, says minister
The government had hoped to reduce inflation to 9 percent by the end of this year, but its attempts could fail, so the government has set the same target for 2024.
Electric taxis hit streets of Vientiane
Vietnam’s Green and Smart Mobility plans to increase its fleet to 1,000 vehicles and expand to other popular destinations such as Vangvieng, as well as other provinces.
Laos, Mongolia sign seven cooperation agreements
The two presidents discussed ways to expand their cooperative relations, especially in relation to economic development, trade, investment, education, health, agriculture, culture…
Five-year midterm economic growth achieves average rate, despite challenges: Laos government
The government admitted that currency exchange rates remain fragile amid the impacts of the changing global economic environment. Insufficient foreign exchange and debt servicing…
Asean Media Forum spotlights Laos’ Asean chairmanship next year
Laos’ Asean chairmanship in 2024 will be the country’s third term of office in this post after previously being the Asean chair in 2004 and 2016.
Asean, Gulf countries urged to strengthen energy, economic cooperation
In 2022, two-way trade between the two regions reached US$142.25 billion and investment flows totalled US$523.46 million.
China sums up BRI forum as fostering unity, cooperation, openness and win-win
Foreign Minister Yi also believed that China and its partners will continue to deepen Belt and Road international cooperation as well as bring cooperation to a new stage of…