- Economic issues take centre stage at govt’s meeting with provincial governors
Pressing economic issues including high electricity prices, the 40 percent increase in US tariffs on Lao exports, and the regulation of fuel and consumer goods prices are among the key topics under discussion at the meeting between the government cabinet and provincial governors.The two-day meeting, taking place at the National Convention Centre from July 15-16, has gathered leaders of the administrative branches to deliberate on priority development areas and address ongoing economic and social challenges.........More>>>
- Laos secures US$2.8 M from LMC Special Fund to finance development projectsLaos and China have signed a new cooperation agreement under the 2025 Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC) Special Fund, with Laos securing funding for 10 development projects worth a total of US$2,823,600.The agreement was signed on Tuesday at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Vientiane by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr Maythong Thammavongsa and the Chinese Ambassador to Laos, Ms Fang Hong.........More>>>
- Laos unveils investment incentives in bid to attract Japanese firms
The Lao government is offering a range of investment incentives — including tax exemptions, VAT reductions and improved business enviroment — to enhance the competitiveness of businesses operating in the country, a senior official told investors at the Laos Investment Forum in Osaka, Japan, on July 10.Speaking at the forum .....More>>>
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- Laos deepens ties with Australia, European Union
Laos, Australia, and the European Union (EU) have agreed to step up cooperation in trade, investment and development following high-level talks held on the sidelines of ASEAN meetings in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia........More>>>
- Vientiane council cracks down on illegal waste disposal
The Vientiane People’s Council has approved an agreement empowering local authorities to crack down on littering and illegal waste disposal in the city.
With enforcement responsibilities delegated to city agencies and district offices, the ordinance introduces a tiered fine system to deter the improper disposal of waste........More>>>
- Lao, Cambodian prosecutors strengthen fight against transnational crime
Prosecutors in Laos and Cambodia are stepping up efforts to tackle the growing threat of transnational crime, with drug-related offences posing a serious challenge across the region.
The first Laos-Cambodia Prosecutors’ Conference on Combating Transnational Crime took place in Vientiane on Tuesday. ........More>>>
- Persistent heavy rain triggers fears over further flooding
The Meteorology and Hydrology Department has expressed concern about the possibility of floods and landslides in mountainous areas and near rivers, issuing a flood alert for the whole country this week.
A low-pressure system over northern Laos, combined with strong south-westerly monsoon winds, will bring intense and sustained rainfall over several consecutive days, the department said........More>>>
- Parking ban enforced on key city street due to BRT works
The Vientiane Department of Public Works and Transport has banned parking on both sides of Kaysone Phomvihane Road from July 14-August 24 while structures forming the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system are built. ......More>>>
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