by Teuvo Tuomi | May 14, 2024 | Business, Investment, Laos, News
To help regulate land-related businesses and tax management, the Lao government has introduced a ban on issuing land titles to buyers acquiring land use rights for commercial purposes without the needed licenses from the natural resources and environment sector. The...
by Teuvo Tuomi | May 3, 2024 | Laos, Lifestyle, News, Society
Laos has become the first in Southeast Asia to officially outlaw corporal punishment to fully protect children from all forms of violent punishment. Globally, Laos is the 66th nation to legally prohibit corporal punishment. The Ministry of Justice celebrated this...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Apr 16, 2024 | China, Laos, News, Travel
The China-Laos Railway handled 700,000 passenger trips in 2023, boosting tourism development, China State Railway Group reports. About 180,000 of the trips were made by passengers crossed the border on the railway, which marked the first anniversary of the...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Apr 15, 2024 | Laos, Economy, News
Laos is expected to see moderate economic growth this year and the next, largely driven by external demand fueled by tourism and trade, according to the latest Asian Development Bank (ADB) report. ADB predicts that Laos’ gross domestic product (GDP) will rise by 4% in...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Apr 6, 2024 | ASEAN, Economy, Environment, Laos, News, Southeast Asia, Visions
Senior finance and central bank officials from Southeast Asia met on 4 April in the Lao city of Luang Prabang to discuss ways to help the region build resilience against shocks like natural disasters brought on by climate change. Meanwhile, Luang Prabang and the...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Mar 31, 2024 | Laos, Business, Food & Drinks, News, Thailand
The fourth 7-Eleven branch in Laos has opened in Pakse, just six months after opening the first branch. 7-Eleven offers Laotians a well-curated selection of popular products, especially ready-to-eat food, fresh bakery items, and freshly brewed coffee. In addition,...
