VIENTIANE: Laos and Japan are strengthening cooperation in key economic sectors, including clean energy, technology, agriculture, tourism and modern industries, as part of efforts to deepen their …
New financing initiative targets SME growth, job creation in Laos
VIENTIANE: Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Laos are set to gain greater access to financing following a new partnership between Banque Franco-Lao Ltd (BFL) and the International Finance …
Vietnam, Laos sign cooperation agreement to enhance financial management capacity for 2026-2030
Vietnamese Minister of Finance Ngo Van Tuan and Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Santiphab Phomvihane exchanged a cooperation agreement between their respective ministries for the …
Asean+3 growth to slow as trade tensions weigh on exports; Laos outlook mirrors trend
VIENTIANE: Asean+3 economies, including smaller markets such as Laos, are expected to see slower growth over the next two years as US tariffs weigh on exports, though domestic demand is likely to …
Laos-Japan Institute celebrates 25 years of nurturing economic leaders, entrepreneurs
VIENTIANE: The Laos-Japan Human Resource Development Institute (LJI) marked the 25th anniversary of its establishment this year, celebrating a quarter century of contributions to human resource …
US sets preliminary antidumping duties on solar imports from India, Indonesia and Laos
April 23 (Reuters) – The U.S. Commerce Department on Thursday announced preliminary antidumping duties on solar cells and panels imported from India, Indonesia and Laos, the latest in a string of …
Commerce releases prelim antidumping tariffs in India, Indonesia, Laos solar case
The Dept. of Commerce has released its preliminary antidumping duty (AD) amounts in an investigation on solar cell imports from India, Indonesia and Laos.
Laos launches precious metals refinery, processing 150 tonnes of gold annually for trade on global market
Laos launches precious metals refinery, processing 150 tonnes of gold annually for trade on global market. The Laos-International Precious Metals Refinery (LIPMER) has become offi …
ADB Commits Nearly $1 Billion to Support Laos’ Sustainable, Innovation-Led Growth
The renewed commitment reflects a strategic evolution in ADB’s role—from a traditional development financier to a catalyst for private investment, climate resilience, and structural transformation.
White Elephant food cart celebrates Laos in sharing their ‘love language’
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Portland is known for its food carts and one local spot recently celebrated a decade of being in business. White Elephant Asian Fusion, owned by Jen Soutavong and her son …