Laos Launches Project to Strengthen E-Commerce Dispute Resolution

KPL The Lao Ministry of Industry and Commerce has officially launched a project aimed at strengthening the country’s capacity to resolve disputes related to electronic commerce (e-commerce), in response to the sector’s rapid growth. (KPL)  The Lao Ministry …

Laos Launches Halal Certification Project to Boost Exports

Lao Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSMEs) Promotion Agency has initiated a project to enhance the productivity of local manufacturers to meet Halal certification standards for exports. The project, titled “Development of Demonstration Companies …

RJJ Hotels signs first hotel management agreement in Laos

RJJ Hotels, the newly formed joint venture between Malaysian-owned hospitality and lifestyle group RIYAZ International and Jin Jiang Hotels China Region, has signed its inaugural hotel management agreement in Luang Prabang, Laos. Signed on 3 May with …

Hyderabad youth escapes Laos cyber den with Indian embassy’s aid

Laos takes steps to strengthen e-commerce safety amid growth

VIENTIANE, May 14 (Xinhua) -- Laos has launched a new system to resolve e-commerce disputes quickly and fairly, aimed at protecting online buyers and sellers amid the rapid and ongoing growth of electronic commerce. The initiative, titled " …

State Duma ratifies agreement with Laos on military cooperation

MOSCOW, May 14. /TASS/. The State Duma has ratified a bilateral agreement between the Russian government and the government of the Lao People's Democratic Republic concerning military cooperation. The Russian government submitted the document …

Laos focuses on boosting sustainable conservation in national park

VIENTIANE, May 14 (Xinhua) -- Lao authorities are working to address environmental threats and promote sustainable conservation in the Nakai-Nam Theun National Park, with the goal of reducing deforestation and illegal hunting, while increasing forest cover …

President Ho Chi Minh’s 135th birthday marked in Laos

KPL (KPL/VNA) An art performance was held on May 12 at the Nguyen Du Lao-Vietnamese bilingual language school in Vientiane, Laos, to commemorate the 135th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19, 1890 – 2025).   (KPL/VNA) An art …

Laos to Launch New Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Ahead of COP30

Laos has launched a renewed effort to transform its energy sector as part of its broader commitment to tackling climate change. At a national workshop held in Vientiane on 8 May, officials announced the development of a new greenhouse gas emissions …

Laos Approves New Dry Port Project in Bolikhamxay

Laos has taken a new step toward becoming a regional trade hub by leasing land for a new dry port next to the 5th Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge. On 9 May, the Lao government signed an agreement to lease the land of 383,311 cubic meters to the local private …