The value of investment by Vietnamese companies in Laos reached US$180 million in 2022, an increase of 52.5 percent, according to a VietnamPlus report.
Inflation in Laos climbs to 39.3 per cent in December
VIENTIANE, Jan 8 (Xinhua): Inflation in Laos increased to 39.3 per cent year-on-year in December, the highest rate of 2022, according to a report issued by the Lao Statistics Bureau on Saturday.
Bank of Laos shuts down 113 currency exchange businesses
The Bank of the Lao PDR (BOL) issued a notice on Friday (Jan 13) instructing 113 exchange businesses affiliated with commercial banks to suspend their operations.
Vietnam, Laos look to foster bilateral investment
Visiting Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Lao counterpart Sonexay Siphandone co-chaired the two countries’ investment cooperation conference in Vientiane on.
Vietnam and Laos vow to increase bilateral trade by 15% in 2023
Vietnam and Laos will work closely to introduce solutions aimed at increasing two-way trade by 10 – 15% this year compared to 2022’s figure. An overview of the 45th session of the Vietnam – Laos Inter …
Vietnamese-funded Academy of Economics and Finance inaugurated in Laos
The Vietnamese-funded Dongkhamxang Academy of Economics and Finance (third phase) was inaugurated in Vientiane capital on January 11 within the framework of the official visit to Laos by Prime …
Vietnamese-funded Academy of Economics and Finance inaugurated in Laos
The Vietnamese-funded Dongkhamxang Academy of Economics and Finance (third phase) was inaugurated in Vientiane capital on January 11 within the framework of the official visit to Laos by Prime …
Vietnam, Laos to boost economic cooperation, maintain great ties
Vietnam’s Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính and his Laotian counterpart Sonexay Siphandone on Wednesday agreed to further boost the economic cooperation between the two countrie …
Covid-19 insurance now mandatory for foreign workers in Laos
A new regulation issued by the Ministry of Public Security sees all foreign workers entering Laos required to purchase Covid-19 insurance.
Despite high economic growth, job creation in Laos remains limited
Laos has recorded one of the highest rates of economic growth in South-East Asia over the past two decades, but few jobs have been created.