A developer has signed a US$692 million loan agreement to finance the 600MW “Monsoon Wind Power Project” in Laos, the largest in South-East Asia, according to media reports.
Why Rural Banks Are Essential to the Microfinance Ecosystem of Laos
There are over 6,000 rural banks to help connect microfinancing for the 8,600 villages in Laos where most of the population resides.
My Southeast Asia Ventures: Running a tourism business in Laos since 2012 has taught me to savour life’s simple things
In this instalment, Mr Benny Kong Chong Jee, 35, recounts how he persuaded his parents to open a guesthouse in Laos after his first visit there as a teen. He later joined the family business full-time …
Laos doubles down on achieving nutrition goals for 2023
The Eighth National Nutrition Forum and Annual National Nutrition Committee Meeting 2022 assessed its progress in tackling malnutrition in Laos and nutrition priorities for 2023 between Government and …
Willingness to invest in Laos must be improved upon
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) stated that the governments of Vietnam and Laos have agreed to boost economic cooperation and assist each other to rebound from the pandemic. “Both sides agree …
Laos GDP and Economic Data
Includes Laos real Gross Domestic Product growth rate, with latest forecasts and historical data, GDP per capita, GDP composition and breakdown by sector. Browse additional economic indicators and …
Ancient Siam coins found in Savannakhet, Laos
A clay jar filled with ancient coins was discovered by a UXO clearance team in Savannakhet province on Sunday.
Laos, a Centre for Scam Networks
The Golden Triangle, which spans a land area of 10,000-hectares is located in northwest Laos. It is effectively run by Chinese national Zhao Wei, who owns Kings Resort Casino. The United Nations …
Laos, Cambodia pledge to enhance business cooperation
Trade promotion agencies of Laos and Cambodia have reaffirmed their commitment to promoting business cooperation, during a recent bilateral meeting in the Lao capital city of Vientiane that was joined …
Tourism recovery bolsters Koko’s expansion
plans to open at least two new hotels in Thailand and Laos, while signing up to manage eight more hotels by the end of the year. The three-star Kokotel hotels have around 50-200 rooms per property, …