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Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith has issued a decree that imposes higher excise tax on certain goods, aimed at curbing the import of luxury items in a bid to reduce the outflow of foreign currency.

VIENTIANE (Xinhua): Laos has been concerned about a labour shortage that is affecting business operations despite the Lao government's efforts to increase minimum wage for workers.

A Christian family in Laos was expelled from their village for their faith and, in another province, a worship service was disrupted and members threatened with arrest.

Compound (COMP) traded 1.1% higher against the U.S. dollar during the 1 day period ending at 18:00 PM Eastern on October 13th. In the last week, Compound has traded down 8.5% against the U.S. dollar. Compound has a market capitalization of $322.97 million and approximately $17.30 million worth of Compound was traded on exchanges in […]

VIENTIANE (XINHUA) – People in Laos are urged to brace themselves for the potential impact of Typhoon Koinu, which will pass over Laos from October 9 to 15, bringing rain, thunderstorms and occasional strong winds across the country. According to a report issued by the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology under the Laos Ministry of […]

The number of dengue cases in Laos increased to 30,323 on Thursday after 164 new cases were reported in the past 24 hours, according to the Lao Ministry of Health.So far, the dengue fever virus ha

In conference discussions, experts agreed that social development brought stress and pressure related to the economy, work and family burdens.

The urgency for South-East Asian nations to switch to clean energy to combat climate change is reinvigorating a 20-year-old plan for the region to share power.

Lu Siwei was arrested in Laos while trying to travel to the US. Beijing says it’s none of Washington’s business.

The new community has electricity, water and sturdy homes – but few ways to make a living.