- Govt vows action to improve business environment, address economic hardships
The government cabinet has pledged to intensify efforts to fulfil the two national agendas on addressing economic and financial difficulties and curbing the drug trade.
Cabinet members unanimously agreed on stronger action at their monthly meeting in November, while also reviewing the progress made in fulfilling the agendas in 2022 and outlining the workplan for next year. .....More >>>

- Govt, Catholic Relief Services extend support for primary schools
Laos and Catholic Relief Services (CRS) have started a 5-year school lunch project called “Learning and Engaging All in Primary School” Phase III (LEAPS III).
Laos’ Ministry of Education and Sports, represented by the Inclusive Education Promotion Centre, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with CRS on the project, which will be implemented in six districts of Savannakhet province, namely Atsaphon, Phalanxay, Phin, Vilabouly, Xepon and Nong.
This is an ongoing project funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) through the McGovern-Dole Food for Education and Child Nutrition Programme... ...More >>>

- Inflation giving Lao people serious concerns about the future
The cost of just about everything from food to energy to transport is rising significantly, with the average inflation rate recorded at 19.69 percent over the past 10 months of this year.
In October alone, prices rose by 36.75 percent, up from 34.05 percent recorded in September and 30.01 percent in August, according to the latest report from the Lao Statistics Bureau.
The global economic downturn, conflict between major powers and the depreciation of the kip are among the main factors driving inflation in Laos.....More >>>