Special economic zones in Laos attract huge investments and create jobs Twelve special economic zones (SEZs) established across the country have attracted investment of almost US$5.7 billion and created thousands of jobs for local people, […]
Lao electricity exports increase 145% within 2016-2020 From 2016 to 2020, Laos expanded electricity capacity to 6,457 MW for export markets, which represents an increase of 145 percent over the previous five-year period. — The […]
Virus outbreak yet to impact Lao exporters Lao exports to China continue to flow as normal despite China being in the midst of the current coronavirus outbreak. — The Phnom Penh Post No coronavirus in […]
No coronavirus in Laos, tests done at ministry lab confirm Health officials have confirmed that 13 people with symptoms of the new coronavirus (nCoV) have tested negative for the virus at the National Centre for […]
Laos Suspends Visas at Checkpoints Bordering China The Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a notice to all checkpoints bordering China to temporarily suspend the issuance of tourist visas to those […]
Wood pulp, waste paper exports hit US$251 m in 2019 Electricity was in first place with exports of US$ 1,066 million between January and October 2019. The second spot went to gold ore with exports […]
Private Schools in Laos Close on Fears of Coronavirus Several private schools, most in Laos’ capital Vientiane, have closed down as fears over the spread of the Wuhan coronavirus (nCoV) take hold in the Southeast […]
WB supports Laos in disaster reconstruction, resilience The Lao Ministry of Finance and the World Bank signed a financing agreement of 50 million U.S. dollars on Tuesday, extending support to the ongoing Lao People’s Democratic […]
No coronavirus in Laos, minister says No case of the new coronavirus (nCoV) has been confirmed on Lao soil, Minister of Health Associate Professor Dr Bounkong Sihavong told a media conference yesterday. — Vientiane Times […]
World Bank Classifies Laos as Lower-Middle-Income Economy for 2020 The World Bank has classified Laos as a lower-middle-income economy in its latest classification for the 2020 fiscal year. — The Laotian Times New data indicates […]
Lao health ministry calls for vigilance over new virus Particular vigilance is in place at borders in the northern provinces of Phongsaly, Luang Namtha and Oudomxay, which share a border with China, while travellers from […]
Laos Eyes Production of Korean Rice Wine Laos Army Import and Export Trading and a Korean firm ROAD have agreed to produce and distribute Korean rice wine in the country. — The Laotian Times Mekong […]