VIENTIANE: The Lao government has convened a high-level meeting to discuss priorities for the country’s socio-economic development plan, to support Laos’ graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) …
IMF Warns Laos: Economic Gains Improve, but a Crisis Could ‘Explode’ at Any Time
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a stark warning to Laos, stating that despite improving macroeconomic …
BCEL moves towards IFRS implementation, a new era for financial reporting in Laos
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The signing ceremony, held on October 27, marks a pivotal moment in the bank’s commitment to enhancing financial transparency and accountability.
Ohio town rallies around man who faces deportation to Laos after 40 years in the U.S.
His family says his case shows how good people who contribute to society are getting swept up even as the Trump administration says it is targeting “the worst of the worst” in immigration enforcement.
Laos uncovers widespread state corruption, records billions in losses over five years, says financial officer
VIENTIANE (Laotian Times): Laos has uncovered widespread corruption cases nationwide over the past five years, identifying 334 individuals implicated in financial misconduct between 2021 and 2025, …
Pancake Laos system to elevate business to international standards
Pancake Laos system to elevate business to international standards. The Buber Connect Company launched the Pancake Laos system at the Don Chan Palace Hotel in Vientiane on Novembe …
Business support crucial for Laos to join the AEC and lock in growth
The accession of Laos to the World Trade Organization in 2013 was the latest in a series of steps towards achieving economic integration. The next milestone in its integration agenda is the …
Tucson physical therapist deported to Laos after multiple, ‘chaotic’ flights
A longtime Tucson physical therapist has been deported to Laos after spending three months at the Eloy Detention Center.
Venomous ‘Murder Hornets’ Kill Two American Tourists on Vacation in Laos
An unexpected attack from swarms of venomous wasps killed two American tourists, a father and his son, during a zip-lining trip in Laos. The attack occurred on October 15 but was publicly reported …
Father and son die after getting stung more than 100 times by killer hornets in Laos
They were zip-lining at Green Jungle Park, an eco-adventure resort in Laos, when they were attacked. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.