The Vientiane Department of Industry and Commerce has estimated that the prices of food and other essential products in Laos will increase by 5% to 10% for the rest of this year.
Laos Cuts Power Supply To Crypto Mining Firms, Cites Production Concerns
Electricite du Laos (EDL), the state-run power distribution company, has announced a major cut to crypto mining firms in the country, swerving from its pro-crypto stance since 2021.
Roundup: Universities, schools across Laos face enrollment decrease
The Lao government is facing an increase in school dropout rates and the number of school and university applicants has dropped …
Laos Cuts Power Supply To Crypto Mining Firms, Cites Production Concerns
Electricite du Laos (EDL), the state-run power distribution company, has announced a major cut to crypto mining firms in the country, swerving from its pro-crypto stance since 2021.
Indonesia ASEAN Finance Ministers
Cambodia’s Finance Minister Phiyorin Tep, Deputy Secretary General of ASEAN Satvinder Singh, Laos’ Finance Minister Santiphab Phomvihane, Indonesian Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati …
Thai investment in Laos hydropower reveals dire disconnect in the Mekong
Despite Thailand’s energy surplus, the country continues to support environmentally damaging hydropower in Laos, revealing just how removed financers are from the impacts of their investments.
Laos and China to increase trade cooperation
Lao businesses held talks with Chinese business operators in the Lao capital Vientiane, to discuss ways to strengthen their ties towards increasing trade and investment in Laos.
No more party in Laos – Country’s largest province Savannakhet instructs all entertainment venues to shut by midnight
The Department of Information, Culture, and Tourism of Savannakhet Province has announced that all nightclubs, karaoke bars, and entertainment venues must close their operations by midnight.
Cambodia and Laos launch cross-border QR code payment system
The 13th multilateral meeting between the Bank of Laos and the National Bank of Cambodia was held in Vientiane Capital last week to discuss future cooperation efforts and establish a cross-border QR …
Governors meet
Brunei’s Minister of Finance Amin Liew Abdullah, Cambodia’s Minister of Finance Phiyorin Tep, Deputy of ASEAC Secretary General Satvinder Singh, Laos’s Minister of Finance Santiphab Phomvihane, …