The US dropped more than 270 million bombs on Laos during the Vietnam War. An estimated 30% of the bombs remain unexploded and are scattered across the country. Some villagers use those bombs as scrap …
EdL revamp set as part of Lao economic revival
The Lao government has formed a committee to overhaul the operations of Electricite du Laos (EdL) as part of its efforts to strengthen business operations across all state enterprises. The committee …
EdL revamp set as part of Lao economic revival
The Lao government has formed a committee to overhaul the operations of Electricite du Laos (EdL) as part of its efforts to strengthen business operations across all state enterprises. The committee …
economic cooperation laos
Both countries continue to find new directions and financial sources for cooperation projects, especially strategic infrastructure ones to bolster economic connections. Cooperation in the economy, …
economic cooperation laos
Both countries continue to find new directions and financial sources for cooperation projects, especially strategic infrastructure ones to bolster economic connections. Cooperation in the economy, …
Laos makes Thai baht comeback
The notes were settled via issuer Ministry of Finance Laos on March 31. Laos has not visited the baht-denominated market since mid-2019 after Tris downgraded it to BBB from BBB+. The rating further …
Cambodia and Laos look to expedite border demarcation; Phnom Penh says only 16 Covid-19 cases on Sunday (April 24)
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn encouraged the Cambodian-Lao Joint Border Committee (JBC) to accelerate their discussion to solve the remaining 14 per cent of …
Rising fuel prices, depreciating kip harming Laos’ producers: ministry
Skyrocketing fuel prices and the continuing depreciation of the kip are ramping up pressure on Lao producers due to soaring production costs, according to a recently unveiled study.
Laos with tourism businesses in country mull ways to attract more Korean tourists
Tour operators and related business operators from Laos and the Republic of Korea are looking at ways to draw more Korean visitors to Laos after the first group of Korean tourists came to Laos under …
Tourists recovered from COVID-19 not required to take COVID-19 test before entering Laos
International tourists who have recovered from COVID-19 will not have to take COVID-19 PCR test before entering Laos, according to Laos’ Ministry of Health.