Vientiane: Minister of Industry and Commerce Malaythong Kommasith witnessed the signing ceremony in Vientiane, attended by senior provincial officials from Oudomxay, the Chinese ambassador to Laos, deputy ministers and representatives from relevant se…
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Champassak Launches Free Bus Service in Pakse to Combat Fuel Crisis
Pakse: Mr Sitthiphone Bouttivong reported that the initial phase of the complimentary service focuses on primary roads within the city centre and critical links to suburb areas. The department has meticulously mapped these routes to ensure maximum acc…
Asia-Potash International Donates 1.2 Billion Kip to Support Khammouane Celebrations
Khammouane: Asia-Potash International has made a significant donation of 1.2 billion kip to support two major events in Khammouane Province. The donation is aimed at aiding the 80th anniversary commemorations of the Battle of Thakhek, which occurred o…
Laos Reviews Disaster Management Efforts, Reports Rising Climate-Related Disasters
Vientiane: The meeting, which assessed disaster management work over the past five years and set strategic directions for 2026-2030, was chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the National Disaster Management Committee, Gen. Chansamone Chany…
Laos Launches Emergency Measures to Combat Fuel Crisis
Vientiane: The Prime Minister’s latest directive aims to safeguard the national economy and insulate citizens from the rising cost of living and potential fuel shortages. The mandate requires all ministries and state organizations to assume direct acc…
Bank of the Lao PDR Cuts Base Rate by 0.5% to 8%
Vientiane: The Bank of the Lao PDR (BOL) has agreed to reduce the base interest rate for the kip currency for the 7-day term by 0.5 percentage points, from 8.5% per annum to 8% per annum, following the 1st Monetary Policy Committee Meeting for 2026.
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