VIENTIANE (Xinhua): The Laos-China Railway Co, Ltd (LCRC), a joint venture based in Lao capital Vientiane in charge of the construction and operation of the railway, told Xinhua on Thursday (July 16) …
Laos to Face Financial Ruin
On June 11, Laos (Lao People’s Democratic Republic)—a country of 7 million in Southeast Asia—said it had temporarily prevailed over COVID-19. Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith said that his country …
Central bank of Laos imposes new regulation for currency exchanges
The Bank of the Lao PDR has come up with a new administrative rule designed to administer currency exchange businesses amid the appreciation of international currencies against the Lao kip. Governor …
Mutual support needed to help Vietnamese firms in Laos remove hurdles
A seminar for the Vietnamese business community based in Laos discusses ways to help them stabilise their production and business Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Ba Hung chaired a seminar on July …
Laos: Dengue cases rising fast; more than 20,000 tested for Covid-19
VIENTIANE, July 13 (Xinhua): The Laos Ministry of Health on Monday reported 254 new confirmed cases of dengue fever, with most of the cases occurring in Laos capital Vientiane. A total of 2,990 people …
Talk discusses COVID-19 impact on Vietnamese firms in Laos
Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Ba Hung speaks at the talk (Photo: VNA) Vientiane (VNA) – Vietnamese businesses in Lao sat down together to discuss their operation during the COVID-19 pandemic at …
Govt: Laos returnees complying with Covid-19 quarantine measures
VIENTIANE, July 12 (Vientiane Times/ANN): Laos nationals returning home from overseas continue to be sent to the country’s quarantine centres for 14 days to ensure they comply with COVID-19 prevention …
Laos hits 90 consecutive days without new Covid-19 case
The Laos Ministry of health on Saturday reported no new cases of Covid-19 for 90 consecutive days. Authorities and people countrywide must continue their efforts in implementing preventive measures, …
Laos calls for investment to agriculture from Can Tho firms
Laos is calling on Vietnamese firms in general and those from the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho in particular to study investment chances in Laos, especially in agriculture such as rubber and banana …
Dengue cases rising in Laos – 2,736 in total with 8 deaths
VIENTIANE, July 10 (Xinhua): Dengue cases in Laos have risen to 2,736 with eight deaths since January, the Laos Ministry of Health said on Saturday. The highest number of dengue patients were recorded …