News Laos Economy: One year from Laos dam collapse, insurers urged to help
Laos has more than 400 hydropower dams either existing or in the pipeline, including dozens of large-scale projects. The country wants to export electricity to spur its economic development. ...
News Laos Economy: Cambodia and Laos casinos targeted for drug-trade money laundering
The sprawling Kings Romans Casino in Laos, close to the Thai border ... so large and profitable that it now dwarfs the formal economy of Shan state, and is at the center of its political economy ...
News Laos Economy: Bank lending in Laos slows amid economic dip
The injection of bank credit into the Lao economy continues to slow despite government measures to improve the investment climate for the private sector. According to a recent government report, credit growth further moderated to 3.13 per cent over the past three months of this year, representing only 46.32 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP).
News Laos Economy: South Korean power company eyes opportunities in Laos PDR
About 10 Lao power companies attended the meeting and discussed products ... tax base that is set to commence in July of this year, according to a Ministry of Economy and Finance announcement. ...
