Thailand is suffering from an acute energy crisis at the moment and the Energy Ministry of the country plans on closing pubs, petrol pumps, and 24-hour convenience stores early if the situation deteriorates further. Kurit Sombatsiri, the Permanent Secretary of the Energy Ministry, informed that the rising prices of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and the weak baht […]
Read MoreThe Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) on Monday entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) agreement with the Ministry of Technology and Communications of Laos to collaborate in the postal, digital infrastructure development, ICT and e-commerce fields for eight years. The accord also includes an exchange of information on achievements, progress and development plans […]
Read MoreLaos has beaten its own record again with inflation reaching 36.75 percent in October according to the latest report from the Lao Statistics Bureau (LSB). October set a new record marking the highest inflation rate this year, up from 34.05 percent in September, continuing an upward trend that has caused difficulties for residents amid a […]
Read MoreAll seven freight stations by Laos-China Railway are now operational after the official opening of the final freight station in Xay District, Oudomxay Province on Tuesday. The seven stations that provide freight services include Vientiane South Railway, Phonhong, Vang Vieng, Luang Prabang, Nateuy, and Xay. This route will enable quicker and smoother transportation of goods […]
Read MoreUntil August 2022, bilateral trade between Laos and Thailand generated more than USD 5.3 billion. In comparison to the same period in 2021, bilateral trade between Laos and Thailand has increased by 10.3 percent. Exports from Laos to Thailand saw an increase of 8.5 percent at over USD 2.3 billion, and Laos imported goods worth […]
Read MoreThailand expects it will benefit from the spillover tourism from the Laos-China Railway when China fully opens its borders in 2023. The Thaiger reports that the Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta) anticipates around 3 million Chinese travelers will travel through the 423 km railway line that runs between Boten, a northern Lao town on the border […]
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