Economics10/2/2025 1:03:24 PM
In a strategic move to address ongoing economic challenges and foster financial sector development, Laos will host its first-ever "Lao Money Expo 2025" this December, organizers announced.
Economics10/2/2025 10:50:50 AM
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised its economic growth projections for Laos downward, pointing to persistent debt vulnerabilities, weak external demand, and ongoing trade tensions as key factors tempering the nation's recovery.
Economics10/1/2025 11:34:07 AM
Strengthening trade and investment ties between Australia and Laos is in sharp focus this week as Mr. Charles Olsson, Australia’s Business Champion for Laos, visits the country from30 September to 3 October 2025.
Economics9/30/2025 2:53:00 PM
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MoIC) and Plan International Laos have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the Lasting Laos Project – Supporting Young Entrepreneurs and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the Lao Tourism Value Chain to Adopt and Promote Sustainable Consumption and Production, Circular Economy and Decent Work Practices.
Economics9/30/2025 10:41:31 AM
On the sidelines of the VIII Congress of the Vientiane Capital Party Organization, Mr. Khanthong Sipaserd, President of the 3F Lao Sustainable Agriculture Cooperative, told media that the cooperative has the potential to generate employment for up to 5,000 workers and to help alleviate poverty among its members.
Economics9/26/2025 12:30:19 PM
The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Laos (CCIFL) officially launched CCIF’Elles on Thursday evening — a new network aimed at bringing together women of all nationalities, including entrepreneurs, professionals, and homemakers, to share experiences, foster connections, and support one another. The launch event was held at Restaurant Métisse in a warm, welcoming, and inspiring atmosphere.
Economics9/25/2025 1:17:36 PM
Over the past five years (2021–2025), Vientiane Capital has maintained steady economic growth, averaging 5.34 percent per year. By 2025, the city’s total GDP reached 89,278.8 billion kip, equivalent to an average of 85.17 million kip per capita.
