VIENTIANE: Former Electricite du Laos (EDL) officials and four contractor staff have been detained on charges of corruption and fraud involving state property in connection with the construction of …
Laos vows to comply with international laws to combat money laundering
VIENTIANE: The government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) measures as Laos works to exit the Financial Action …
Laos Grows Up, but US Aid Cuts Are Hurting Its De-Mining Work
An international effort is underway in rural areas of Laos, where 80 percent of the population lives, to remove the bombs. But the sudden halt of funding from USAID is likely to have ramifications on …
Laos Grows Up, but US Aid Cuts Are Hurting Its De-Mining Work
An international effort is underway in rural areas of Laos, where 80 percent of the population lives, to remove the bombs. But the sudden halt of funding from USAID is likely to have ramifications on …
Ministry of Finance and World Bank discuss new ODA-funded projects
Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang met with Mariam Sherman, World Bank division director for Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos in Hanoi on March 21 to discuss upcoming projects using official development …
Price/Rent Ratio in Laos compared to Asia
A high price-to-rent ratio suggests that buying a property is more expensive relative to renting, whereas a low ratio indicates that buying may be more favorable than renting. Price-to-Rent Ratio …
Laos and WIPO partner to improve intellectual property management in the country
VIENTIANE (Xinhua): Laos’ Ministry of Industry and Commerce and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) have agreed to improve intellectual property management in Laos, enhancing …
Japan pledges US$11.3mil grant aid to finance socioeconomic development in Laos
VIENTIANE: The government of Japan, a key aid provider to Laos, has pledged financial support amounting to 1.707 billion yen (US$11.3 million) to finance development activities.
Rental Yields in Laos compared to Asia
Average rental yields for 1, 2, and 3-bedroom residential properties in capital cities are calculated using median property prices and rental rates, sourced from local real estate listings across each …
Japan pledges US$11.3mil grant aid to finance Laos’ socioeconomic development
VIENTIANE: The government of Japan, a key aid provider to Laos, has pledged financial support amounting to 1.707 billion yen (US$11.3 million) to finance development activities.