VIENTIANE: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a set of financing agreements worth US$63 million to support the transformation of agrifood systems in Laos through the Sustainable Agrifood …
Laos pushes forward in building self-reliant economy
VIENTIANE: Laos’ Ministry of Finance is actively working towards building an independent and self-reliant economy, with a strong focus on optimising revenue, controlling expenditure, and improving …
U.S. airman killed during Vietnam War accounted for 57 years later
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Willis R. Hall was assigned to a tactical air navigation radio site on a mountain in Laos during the Vietnam War.
Flash flood surges through village amid heavy rain in Laos
This is the shocking moment an entire house was swept away by a flash flood surging through a village in Laos. Footage shows the wooden property floating on floodwaters after the Khan River burst its …
Laos seeks strategy for disaster recovery
VIENTIANE, July 23 (Xinhua) — Laos’ Ministry of Finance is working to develop a national strategy to manage and allocate the state investment budget for restoring infrastructure damaged by natural …
Laos on alert as Typhoon Wipha brings torrential rain
VIENTIANE: The weather bureau of Laos has issued a warning of increased risk of flash floods and landslides as Typhoon Wipha, the sixth typhoon of the year, is expected to bring heavy rainfall, strong …
‘Las Vegas in Laos’ goes from development boom to cybercrime hub
In the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone in Laos, the fun of casinos is being replaced by the worry of criminals.
US Solar Makers File Trade Petition Against India, Indonesia
US solar manufacturers said they have filed new trade petitions against India, Indonesia and Laos alleging illegal practices by largely Chinese-owned companies operating in those countries.
Laos secures US$2.8mil from Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Special Fund to finance development projects
VIENTIANE: Laos and China have signed a new cooperation agreement under the 2025 Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC) Special Fund, with Laos securing funding for 10 development projects worth a total of …
59 Vietnamese arrested in Laos over large-scale scam syndicate
Fifty-nine Vietnamese nationals were arrested in the Golden Triangle region for involvement in a fraud network worth hundreds of billions of dong that lured victims into investing in a fake gold …