ASEAN’s foreign ministers have urged diplomatic and peaceful solutions to the escalating crisis in Middle East, warning that the conflict could drive up energy prices, worsen inflation and threaten food security across the region.
Category: Laos
Laos economy stabilises, but high debt remains a key risk
On March 6, Laos has made progress in stabilising its economy after a period of severe inflation and currency pressure, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Luang Prabang tightens traffic control in UNESCO heritage zone
Luang Prabang authorities have introduced stricter traffic regulations on March 7 in an effort to ease congestion and restore order within the city’s UNESCO World Heritage zone, with fines imposed on motorists who violate the new rules.
Southeast Asia divided in reaction to the Middle East crisis
The US-Israel strikes on Iran, which killed the latter’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his influential aides on February 28, prompted different reactions across Southeast Asia. While geographically distant, Southeast Asian governments stated concerns, expressed with cautious language, economic anxiety, and, in some countries, blunt condemnation.
Laos holds symbolic elections in pivotal political and economic year
On February 22, Laos held general elections for its 10th National Assembly and 5th Provincial People’s Councils, with 60% of its population—equal to 4,764,384 voters—eligible to vote.
US imposes new tariffs on solar imports from Indonesia and Laos
Solar power contributed significantly to electricity generation at a Texas, recent energy data shows. (Recurrent Energy) The US Department of Commerce released new tariff policies […]
Lao PM: self-reliance central to national economy development
Laos self-reliant economy strategy discussed at government meeting led by Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone in Vientiane. (Pathedlao) On February 24, two days after the country’s […]
Vientiane residents face ongoing water shortages
The Vientiane Water Supply State Enterprise has warned that the dry season has lowered water levels at the capital’s main treatment plant, disrupting tap water supplies in parts of Vientiane.
Cambodia-Laos sign deal on border transport connectivity
On February 13, representatives from Laos’ southern province of Attapeu and Cambodia’s Ratanakiri province agreed to develop transport connectivity between the two countries’ borders.
Laos national dish eyes UNESCO heritage status
On February 16, Laos’ national news outlet, Laotian Times, announced that the government is in the process of inscribing the country’s national dish, larb, as UNESCO intangible cultural heritage.