General7/9/2025 11:45:52 PM
Vientiane is intensifying efforts to expand domestic processing industries as part of a broader strategy to reduce import dependence and stimulate local production. The city now has 2,836 processing units producing 906 product lines, with 119 factories focusing on exports such as food, beverages, garments, furniture, and metals.
General7/9/2025 2:53:14 PM
The Department of Labour and Social Welfare of Bokeo Province convened a consultation meeting on July 9 to enhance employment services and address ongoing labour shortages in the local labour market.
General7/9/2025 11:37:07 AM
Elderly care in Laos is set to receive a boost following the establishment of Vientiane Nursing Home Care Training and Consulting, a company dedicated to providing services for senior citizens and dependent individuals, as well as training programmes in elderly care.
General7/9/2025 11:17:04 AM
Urban flooding and waterlogged roads continue to plague Vientiane Capital during the rainy season, disrupting daily life, damaging property, and affecting public perception of government effectiveness. The recurring problem, caused by a range of structural and environmental factors, is being addressed through both short-term and long-term measures by relevant authorities.
General7/8/2025 9:44:26 PM
The Lao government plans to release more than 65 million fish fingerlings and other aquatic species into rivers and water bodies across the country in 2025, as part of ongoing efforts to conserve biodiversity and promote sustainable ecosystems.
General7/8/2025 4:29:56 PM
The United States has reduced its reciprocal tariff on Lao imports from 48 percent to 40 percent, offering partial relief under President Donald Trump’s latest tariff policy. However, pressure on Laos and other US trade partners remains high ahead of the 1 August implementation deadline.
General7/8/2025 3:22:02 PM
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 65.8 million financing package for the Sustainable Agrifood Systems Sector Project. The project will improve climate resilience, food security, nutrition, and incomes of vulnerable households and communities.
