Economics7/6/2026 2:13:18 PM
The Lao economy grew by 5 percent in the first half of 2026, supported by continued expansion in the services, industry, tourism, and manufacturing sectors, Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone told the ongoing Extraordinary Session of the National Assembly on July 6.
Economics6/25/2026 2:08:19 PM
More than 100 representatives from government agencies, international organizations, development partners, and private-sector companies from the Republic of Korea and the Lao PDR gathered in Vientiane for the 2nd K-GREEN AGRO PARTNERING Forum, a two-day event aimed at advancing bilateral cooperation in sustainable agriculture, agribusiness investment, and green growth.
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Economics6/18/2026 8:53:29 AM
A major new partnership between Banque Franco-Lao Ltd. (BFL Bred Group) and International Finance Corporation (IFC) is set to strengthen financial support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the Lao PDR, opening new opportunities for businesses that are vital to the country’s economic future.
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Economics6/14/2026 8:08:51 PM
Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone used the Laos–Japan Business Meeting in Tokyo to encourage greater Japanese investment in the Lao PDR, highlighting opportunities in clean agriculture, manufacturing, renewable energy, infrastructure, logistics, and related services.
Economics6/3/2026 12:02:57 PM
The business environment in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) has shown modest improvement, but significant challenges remain in business registration, regulatory compliance and access to finance.
Economics4/23/2026 12:23:04 PM
A high-level delegation of Chinese investors has arrived in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) to explore significant infrastructure and business prospects, marking a deepening of economic ties between the two nations.
Economics4/13/2026 2:25:04 PM
Economic growth in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) is projected to slow to 4.0% in 2026, down from 4.4% in 2025, before picking up again to 4.5% in 2027, according to the Asian Development Outlook (ADO) April 2026 released today by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Growth is expected to be supported by services, power generation, construction, and regional connectivity, amid elevated external risks.
