VIENTIANE: The Lao Ministry of Health and a Japanese company will partner in the provision of polio vaccinations in continued efforts to prevent an outbreak of polio in Laos. This will be supported by …
PM meets Japan business leaders, encourages investment in Laos
Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone on January 22 chaired a high-level roundtable discussion with Japanese business leaders in Tokyo in a bid to bolster investment and trade between the two countries.
Laos, Japan elevate ties to ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’
Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone (left) and his Japanese counterpart Ishiba Shigeru congratulate each other after signing a joint statement to elevate Laos-Japan ties to a Comprehensive Strategic …
The year 2025 may be the one Laos breaks through in tourism
Laos’ government hopes new hotels, roads and a train system will put the country on visitors’ lists. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Vietnam and Laos launch cross-border QR payment system
Laos and Vietnam recently launched a cross-border QR code payment system that has the potential to boost trade and tourism.
Nam Theun 2 hydropower project set to contribute US$2bil to Laos
VIENTIANE: Nam Theun 2, one of Laos’ most significant hydropower projects in Laos, is expected to generate approximately US$2 billion to the government of Laos over the 25-year concession period.
Nam Theun 2 set to contribute US$2 billion to Laos
Nam Theun 2 set to contribute US$2 billion to Laos Nam Theun 2, one of Laos’ most significant hydropower projects in Laos, is expected to generate approximately US$2 billion to the government of Laos …
Ediya to open 1st outlet in Laos in June
Ediya Co., South Korea’s fourth-largest coffee franchise by sales, said Friday it has signed a master franchise deal with a Lao company to enter the Southeast Asian country this year. Ediya plans to …
Laos and Vietnam launch new cross-currency transaction, retail payment systems
The governments of Laos and Vietnam have initiated a cross-currency transaction service and cross-border payment system using QR code technology, to strengthen economic ties between the two nations.
Viet Nam, Laos pledge to soon realize trade goal of US$5 billion
Viet Nam and Laos have agreed to double effort to soon achieve the trade goal of US$5 billion from US$2.2 billion in 2024.