- BOL charts five-year strategy to support self-reliant economy
The Bank of the Lao PDR (BOL) has outlined key macroeconomic goals and monitoring targets aimed at maintaining monetary stability, curbing inflation, and strengthening the financial system in line with the government’s national socio-economic development strategy........More>>>
- Laos, Australia vow stronger partnership, detail key areas of cooperation
The governments of Laos and Australia have committed to deepening their comprehensive partnership, agreeing to focus future cooperation on four core pillars spanning development, trade, climate action, and security, following the 16th Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM) in Canberra, Australia........More>>>
- Australia strengthens disaster relief support for Laos
Australia has reaffirmed its long-standing partnership with Laos by delivering emergency relief supplies worth more than 1.3 billion kip to strengthen disaster preparedness under the Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2025 programme.
A handover ceremony took place on Tuesday at Wattay International Airport to mark the arrival of humanitarian supplies delivered by a Royal Australian Air Force C-130 aircraft, according to the Australian Embassy in Vientiane. ........More>>>
- Chinese planemaker COMAC to acquire 49 percent stake in Lao Airlines
The Lao government and the Chinese state-owned aircraft manufacturer, the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), have reached an agreement under which the government will retain a 51 percent stake in Lao Airlines, according to a government report submitted to the National Assembly (NA). .........More>>>
- ASEAN programme helps small firms soar in digital economy
Caption: Representatives from the ASEAN Foundation, TikTok Shop, and ASEAN SOAR Together entrepreneurs pose at the TikTok Shop booth during the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit 2025 in Kuala Lumpur......More>>>
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- Lao agricultural exports hit record US$1.5 billion
Laos has exceeded its agricultural export target for 2025, earning US$1,507 million in revenue over the past 10 months and surpassing the government’s goal of US$1,500 million by 0.51 percent.
This unprecedented success was announced by Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone during the ongoing 10th Ordinary Session of the National Assembly, which opened on Monday. This milestone reflects the country’s steady progress in agricultural trade, with total export earnings reaching US$7,890 million over the five-year period from 2021 to 2025, averaging US$1,578 million annually.........More>>>
- Vietnam gives boost to patient care at Luang Namtha hospital
Healthcare services in Luang Namtha have been given a major boost with the provision of a specialised wing at the provincial hospital, funded by a grant of US$960,000 from Vietnam’s Phu Tho province. The new two-storey building is designed to enhance patient care through the addition of modern facilities such as a CT scanner and four kidney dialysis rooms, moving the hospital closer to regional standards of medical treatment, according to the Luang Namtha Provincial Health Department.......More>>>
- Mekong river weed gets makeover in groundbreaking venture
The nutrient-rich Mekong river weed or khai phaen, a natural product harvested and processed by Mekong communities for generations, is set for commercial upgrade.
A pioneering project will modernise its production, ensuring higher quality, longer shelf-life, and connecting local farmers to expanded regional and international markets..........More>>>
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