At first glance, the scene is unremarkable: women in wide-brimmed hats are dotted across a rice paddy field nestled in the Laotian mountains, toiling under the relentless sun.
Lao gov’t, private sector discuss increasing investment in Laos
VIENTIANE, Nov. 22 (Xinhua) — The Lao government and the private sector convened for a meeting here on Tuesday to discuss collaboration to improve the business environment and increase private sector …
Australia: Urge Laos to Address Rights Abuses
The Australian government should press Lao government leaders to end their systemic human rights violations when the two governments meet for a bilateral rights dialogue. The Australia-Laos 8th …
Times two for Onyx in Laos
Bangkok-based Onyx Hospitality Group continues to build its presence in South-east Asia with the signing of Amari Vientiane in Laos, the group’s second Amari brand property in the country, …
New project to support Laos’ transition from LDC status
A new venture sponsored by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) kicked off in Vientiane on Monday to support Laos’ efforts to graduate from Least Developed Country status.
ONYX signs new Laos hotel
ONYX Hospitality Group has inked a new deal to open its second Amari brand Laos hotel. Amari Vientiane is scheduled to open in 2024. The property will have 248 rooms, all-day dining, a rooftop …
Laos navigates economic peril amid rising debt and China’s influence
The subsequent years witnessed a surge in Chinese influence, particularly through infrastructure projects funded under China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Laos borrowed substantial sums from the …
Lao military says country’s crypto operators owe $20M in unpaid taxes
In an effort to boost state revenues, Laos appears to be turning its attention to the country’s crypto sector. According to a Nov. 9 report by Chinese state news agency Xinhua News, citing a …
Man lured to work in Laos, Myanmar scam compounds was beaten, electrocuted
SINGAPORE – For seven months, Mr Francis Kamugisha was forced to work every day in heavily guarded scam mills in Laos and Myanmar after being lured to South-east Asia in August 2022 by the promise of …
Visiting the Thanaleng Dry Port: Mongolian business executives seek opportunities
Mongolian business executives are seeking business opportunities through logistics links via Laos as the Southeast Asian country is becoming a logistics connector for the region.