- Lao migrant workers send home millions of dollar this year
During the first six months of this year, Lao nationals working in other countries transferred millions of US dollar in remittances to Laos, with most of the money going to their parents.
The remittances are expected to worth about US$4.5 million per month and this money is then spent on goods and services in Laos and is an important economic stimulus.
Although only a small proportion of remittances are directed into productive investments, this does not warrant the conclusion that the developmental value of remittances is negligible. . ...More >>>

- Laos, Indonesia team up in power plant management
PT Pembangkitan Jawa-Bali (PJB) of Indonesia and Electricite Du Laos (EDL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on power plant management cooperation.
The MOU was signed by the President Director of PJB, Mr Gong Matua Hasibuan, and the Managing Director of EDL, Mr Chanthaboun Soukaloun, at the Electricite du Laos headquarters in Vientiane....More >>>

- Phu Bia Mining records strong production in first half of 2022
Phu Bia Mining is pleased to report positive production outcomes in the first six months of 2022 
In the half year to June 30, the Phu Kham Copper-Gold Operation produced 17,987 tonnes (t) of copper in concentrate, 21,935 ounces (oz) gold in concentrate, and 101,122 oz of silver.
More than 10.3 million tonnes (MT) of ex-pit material was mined including 2.9 MT of copper-gold ore. Phu Kham’s copper, gold and. ...More >>>