Laos to expand energy trade with Vietnam Laos is targeting an increase in electricity trade with Vietnam on a year-on-year basis after the two sides reached agreements on developing energy and mining projects and electricity […]
Laos, Trying to Build Its Way to an Economic Boom, Could Be Sunk by Debt Is Laos on the edge of an economic boom, or a bust? Six of the 11 countries in Southeast Asia […]
Laos, UN prepare for better emergency response The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), as the Logistic Cluster lead organisation, works closely with the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare to enhance disaster preparedness through […]
Labor Imbalance Causes Unemployment in Laos An imbalance in the supply and demand of labor in some sectors poses a challenge for Laos in its efforts to tackle rising unemployment. — The Laotian Times Govt, […]
Labour ministry projects high demand for construction workers The Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare has unveiled a new study, which delivers a strong message that the construction industry is suffering from a shortage of […]
Laos’ economic prospects remain bright: IMF The international financial institution unveiled its projection last week as part of the Article 4 Consultation with the Lao PDR mission, which took place in Vientiane in May. –ANN/Vientiane […]
Lao Capital Villagers Balk at Below-Market Payment For Land Lost to Expressway Residents of 18 villages in two districts of Laos’ capital Vientiane have refused to accept state compensation for loss of land to a […]
Economic growth rebounding but further reform needed: World Bank Despite continued fiscal tightening, the pickup is expected to be driven by robust investment in mega infrastructure projects including the Laos-China railway, according to the latest […]
Maintaining Economic Stability In Lao PDR Growth is expected to be driven by the construction sector, supported by investments in large infrastructure projects, and a resilient services sector, led by wholesale and retail trade growth. […]
Stopping human trafficking in Lao Recently, students from secondary schools and the National University of Laos met in Vientiane to learn about human trafficking and, especially, how to counter trafficking in persons under the rule […]
Lao Doctors Urged to Provide Correct Dengue Treatment Laos has advised health officials and medical staff to ensure that all dengue patients strictly follow the treatment plan provided by doctors. — The Laotian Times Chinese, […]
Lao Protest Villagers Held Since 2017 Have Been Sentenced Nine Lao villagers held for over two years for protesting the loss of land awarded by the government to a Vietnamese rubber company have been sentenced […]