Economics12/6/2025 9:53:36 PM
The Department of Economics under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Lao PDR has officially launched the Mekong–Lancang Cooperation (LMC) Project for 2024–2025 in Luang Prabang Province. Funded by the People’s Republic of China, the project aims to advance digital economy development across LMC member countries, strengthen sustainable growth, and help narrow economic disparities within the sub-region.
Economics12/5/2025 9:40:34 AM
(KPL/VNA) Green and Smart Mobility JSC (GSM), founded by Vietnamese billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong, announced on December 4 that its Lao subsidiary has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Vietnam Business Association in Laos (AVILA) to expand electric taxi services in Vientiane, meeting the growing demand for green transport.
Economics12/1/2025 1:26:11 PM
(KPL/Xinhua) A container train carrying 1,000 tons of cassava starch departed from Vientiane South Station on the China-Laos Railway on Saturday, and is expected to arrive in Zhengzhou, capital of central China's Henan Province, in 80 hours, marking the first time that cassava starch from Laos has been exported to China via a full train consignment.
Economics11/26/2025 11:27:27 AM
The Bank of the Lao PDR (BOL) has announced another reduction of its 7-day base interest rate as part of continued efforts to maintain liquidity in the financial system and support economic growth.
Economics11/26/2025 10:49:38 AM
The ASEAN Women Entrepreneurs Network (AWEN) has officially handed over its chairmanship to Mrs Chanthachone Vongsay, President of the Lao Women Entrepreneurs Association, during a ceremony held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Economics11/21/2025 4:41:30 PM
Marking three decades of dedication and renewal, the Laos-China Hongta Good Luck Tobacco Co., Ltd. has officially relaunched under a new name: China Tobacco International Lao Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
A brand launch ceremony was held in Vientiane on November 20, in the presence of Vientiane Mayor Atsaphangthong Siphandone.
Economics11/21/2025 9:00:31 AM
(KPL/VNA) The Vietnam–Lao trade connection and product promotion fair 2025 opened in Vientiane on November 20, carrying the theme “peace – cooperation – shared development".
