The Lao Logistics Link (LLL), which comprises the Thanaleng Dry Port (TDP) and Vientiane Logistics Park (VLP) and its other projects, will swell Laos’ gross domestic product (GDP) currently valued at 180,243 billion kip by 20 percent, the project investor told a top legislator on Friday. President of the National Assembly (NA), Dr Xaysomphone Phomvihane, […]
Read MoreLaos has launched an official online visa portal allowing foreign residents and overseas Lao to apply for a visa online. According to a media release issued today by Government Spokesperson and Vice Minister to the Prime Minister’s Office, Madame Thippakone Chanthavongsa, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been authorized to issue visas for certain visitors under the laogreenpass.gov.la website. […]
Read MoreAuthorities in Bokeo Province have issued new rules on labor protection at the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone. According to regulations issued on Monday by the Head of the Bokeo Committee for Special Economic Zone Management, Mr. Thongkhoun Phonthongsy, the rules will protect the rights of local and migrant workers in the Special Economic Zone […]
Read MoreThailand and Laos have agreed to soon reopen cross-border checkpoints, government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said on Wednesday. The decision was made after Lao ambassador to Thailand Seng Soukhathivong paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister and Defence Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha to mark the occasion of his 4.5 years at Government House. Commenting on a […]
Read MoreThe year-on-year inflation rate jumped to 6.25 percent in January, the highest figure recorded since January 2020, inflicting another blow on Lao people’s wallets. The cost of goods and services has continued to climb since March last year and jumped to 5.04 percent in November before rising to 5.27 percent in December, according to the […]
Read MoreVietnam will need to cut taxes and fees, in addition to using the petroleum price stabilisation fund if petrol prices keep rising, said a leader from the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT). On February 11, retail petrol prices were increased by nearly 1,000 dong (4.38 US cents) per litre following the latest adjustment by […]
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