The first 7-Eleven-branded convenience store in Laos is expected to be open in Vientiane, the capital city. With the addition of Laos, CP ALL now holds licensing agreements to operate 7-Eleven stores …
Laos: Covid-19 puts squeeze on poverty reduction efforts
VIENTIANE, Aug 31 (The Vientiane Times/ANN): The Covid-19 pandemic will without doubt reverse some of the progress made in poverty reduction due to job losses and the rising cost of living in Laos.
Go back to nature in the Bokeo Nature Reserve in Laos
Visiting the Bokeo Nature Reserve, you will never forget the lush tropical canopy, the fun tree houses and suspension bridges that are not easy to conquer …
Laos thankful for Australia’s help in finding Covid-19 vaccine
Australia has pledged A$80 million (more than 529 billion Laos kip) to help developing countries in the region, including Laos, to access safe, effective and affordable coronavirus vaccines, according …
Laos to lose US$483mil in export revenue over COVID-19
Laos is likely to lose around US$483.3 million of its export revenue, or 8.4 percent, compared to 2019. The Laos government had set a target to increase exports to US$6.444 billion. However, Laos’ …
Laos: Dengue scourge keep rising in the country
The Laos Ministry of Health reported 166 new confirmed cases of dengue fever on Friday evening (Aug 28) and one new death from the disease.
Laos govt urges people to stay vigilant against Covid-19 and dengue
The Laos Ministry of Health on Friday urged people to remain vigilant against the coronavirus, even though no new Covid-19 case has been reported for 13 days.
Inflation in Laos remains high, says govt
VIENTIANE, Aug. 28 (Xinhua): The Consumer Price Index (CPI) remains high in Laos despite the Laos government stepped up measures to curb rising prices at Laos markets.
Macau Legend widens 1H loss, Laos casino still closed
Gaming and hotel services firm Macau Legend Development Ltd widened its first-half loss, to just under HKD550.2 million (US$71.0 million), from nearly HKD107.5 million in the prior-year period. The …
Laos govt discussing with Russia for supply of Covid-19 vaccine
Laos’ health minister and the Russian ambassador to Laos have discussed the possibility of providing Laos with the Russian-made Covid-19 vaccine ‘Sputnik V’ after its certification in Russia is …