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....
by Teuvo Tuomi | Jan 7, 2023 | ASEAN, Economy, Laos, News, Southeast Asia
Inflation in Laos skyrocketed to 39.27% in December. This is the highest of the year and up from November’s 38.46%, according to the Lao Statistics Bureau (LSB). Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices rose by about 45% last month, while healthcare equipment and...
by VF | Jun 27, 2022 | Asia, ASEAN, Business, Environment, Southeast Asia
The Indian and Lao governments have launched a project to build the Nam Xang storage dam and irrigation system in Kaenthao district, Xayaboury province. The project is funded by a loan of US$14.7 million from the EXIM Bank of India and will run for 24 months. An...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Jun 15, 2022 | ASEAN, Asia, Business, News, Southeast Asia, Technology
Laos intends to gradually replace its transportation system with electric vehicles in order to reduce fuel imports. Electric vehicles are predicted to account for 1% of all automobiles in Laos by 2025, and over 30% by 2030, according to Prime Minister Phankham...
