The report provides an in-depth analysis of the current state of trade finance in the Mekong region, with a particular focus on Việt Nam, Cambodia and Laos. Trade finance refers financial products and …
‘You can’t imagine the damage’: Dam threatens historic Laos town
The 80-metre-high, 275-metre-wide Luang Prabang dam is due to finish in 2030, Laotian media reported. It will generate 1,460 megawatts of power, the bulk of which will be exported to Thailand and …
China-Laos Railway fuels tourism boom in Laos
A Vietnamese tourist named Thuy Pham Thi Ngoc, taking the train to the tourist hotspot of Vangvieng and Luang Prabang, told Xinhua that it was her first time to take the China-Laos Railway, and she …
Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia seek to boost tri-country tourism
Landlocked Laos is renowned for its tranquil atmosphere and vibrant … foreign visitors when they think of visiting South-east Asia,” he said. Ha told The Business Times that such trips are popular …
E-Mart to enter Laos this year
Mart Inc., South Korea’s leading discount store chain, said Friday it will make inroads into Laos later this year as it seeks to strengthen its presence in Southeast Asian markets. E-Mart signed a …
Asia Album: Highlights of elephant festival in Laos
Adorable elephants had great fun during the Elephant Festival in Xayaboury Laos unleashing their nature in various activities like river bathingThe …
Laos eyes closer energy links with other Asean nations
Laos eyes closer energy links with other Asean nations. Laos is hoping to deepen cooperation to overcome the challenges in energy development with other Asean nations, with closer …
India and Laos all set to enhance cooperation and trade investment; major plans ahead says forum
There are strong possibilities for development and investment in trade between Laos and India, given that India has a robust economy and can provide a sizeable market for Lao goods, the Laos-India …
Temporary Laos checkpoint set to be permanent
Thailand and Laos are working together to upgrade a temporary border trade checkpoint to a permanent one to boost cross-border trade between the two countries.
Laos to reap little profit from growth of farm exports
A 20% year-over-year increase of agricultural exports from Laos in 2023 was largely on the back of Chinese plantations, according to trade officials, meaning that the country will reap few of the …