by Teuvo Tuomi | Apr 16, 2023 | ASEAN, Economy, Laos, News, Southeast Asia
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicts that Laos’ economy will grow by 4% this year and in 2024. This is mainly due to China reopening its borders and removing travel restrictions, according to the IMF’s April economic outlook. “The reopening and growth...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Apr 1, 2023 | ASEAN, Cambodia, Environment, Laos, Southeast Asia, Thailand, Vietnam
Transnational data sharing is a necessary element in the successful handling of water-related climate change issues, as it is a means of integrated water resources management. Since 2001, ministerial delegates of the Mekong River Commission (MRC) have adopted a set of...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Mar 18, 2023 | Laos, Lifestyle, Travel
Laos may struggle with the expected surge in Chinese visitors arriving on the Laos-China railway from Kunming, the capital of neighboring Yunnan province in China, President of the Hotel and Restaurant Association Pakasith Chathapaya says. “My concern is that our...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Mar 7, 2023 | Laos, Economy, News
The year-on-year inflation in Laos soared to 41.3% in February, up from 40.3% in January, according to the latest report from the Lao Statistics Bureau. The 23-year record high has had a severe impact on the country’s economy over the past year. The depreciation...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Feb 3, 2023 | Laos, Asia, Business, China, Lifestyle, Travel
Cross-border passenger trains on the Laos-China Railway are expected to come into operation this year due to growing demand, according to Xinhua. The railway has recorded rising numbers of passengers making local trips on both sides of the border since its launch on...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Jan 22, 2023 | ASEAN, Health, Laos, Southeast Asia, Travel
The Center of Information and Education for Health under the Lao Ministry of Health has reported 32,364 dengue fever cases in 2022, causing 24 deaths. This is an increase of 1,400 cases from 2021. Vientiane Capital recorded the largest number of infections at 15,358....
