Two Australian agribusinesses have come up with highly unusual ways to help poor farmers in Laos. One is into trade; giving livestock nutritional products to farmers in return for their methane …
Laos’ Internet Law Undermines Free Speech
The government of Laos has signed an Internet law that claims to support the growth of the Internet but actually contains numerous contradictory provisions that undermine free speech and other …
Lao PM stresses need to benefit from export earnings
The government will strive to ensure that at least 50 per cent of export receipts enter Laos in the coming years, the Prime Minister told the National Assembly this week.
Laos faces labour shortage as living costs skyrocket
Depreciation of the Lao currency kip and skyrocketing inflation are the prime motives for Lao people to seek jobs in neighboring countries, resulting in labor shortages in Laos.
TNB TO SEE RM2.3 BLN RETURNS FROM ENERGY DEAL IN LAOS STARTING 2025
Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) and Electricite du Lao (EDL) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore the potentials of hydropower in Laos which is expected to generate returns of RM460 …
Lao government pledges to solve economic difficulties
Despite challenges, Laos’s economy is projected to grow by 4.8% in the first six months of 2023, Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has said.
Lao gov’t pledges to tackle economic woes
Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone said on Monday that the government would not allow Laos to default on its debts and pledged …
Laos considers important issues at NA’s fifth session
The fifth session of the ninth National Assembly of Laos opened in Vientiane on June 26 under the chair of NA President Xaysomphone Phomvihane.
Laos considers important issues at NA’s fifth session
The fifth session of the ninth National Assembly of Laos opened in Vientiane on June 26 under the chair of NA President Xaysomphone Phomvihane.
Laos, Cambodia committed to anti-corruption cooperation
A delegation from the Laos State Inspection Authority (SIA) requested that Cambodia continue to share its anti-corruption inspection experience, so the two nations can learn from one another and …