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.
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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…
Lao, Russian presidents vow to deepen ties during talks in Beijing
The leaders said they highly valued the growing and consolidating ties and cooperation, especially in the fields of politics, national defence and security, economics, trade and…
Railway operations training college opens in Laos
Scholarships have been provided for outstanding students, including those lacking opportunities, people from smaller ethnic groups, females, and people with disabilities.
Laos becomes regional logistics connector, offers boon for entrepreneurs
The operation of the Laos-China railway, which converges with the Laos-Thailand railway at the dry port - Laos’ integrated logistics project – has transformed landlocked Laos…
Japan supports resilient livelihood of vulnerable Lao people
The government of Japan has agreed to provide financial support worth almost US$1.5 million for a project designed to strengthen the resilience of small-scale farmers and…