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Luang Prabang province’s economy grew by 3.9 percent in the first six months of this year, supported by continued growth in services, industry and agriculture, while the Laos-China railway has helped ...
News Laos » Luang Prabang » Economy: ASEAN finance leaders end meetings in Laos, pointing to challenges from geopolitics, volatile prices
Southeast Asian economies are gaining ground as tourism and exports recover from the shocks of the pandemic, but geopolitical tensions and volatile commodity prices still pose serious risks, regional ...
News Laos » Luang Prabang » Economy: China-aided Laos’ first integrated photovoltaic-storage-charging “zero-carbon library” opens
HANGZHOU, China, Sept. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Laos’ first zero-carbon library, built with support from Zhejiang Electric Power Corporation, officially opened at Luang Prabang Peace Secondary ...
News Laos » Luang Prabang » Economy: Planned projects in Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng aimed at Chinese tourists
Chinese companies are renting and converting buildings into hotels and restaurants in Luang Prabang and constructing hotels in Vang Vieng as they work to develop more tourism facilities along the US$6 ...
News Laos » Luang Prabang » Economy: China Strengthens Hold on Struggling Neighbor
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News Laos » Luang Prabang » Economy: China-aided school upgrading project in northern Laos commences
VIENTIANE: A groundbreaking ceremony for the China-aided upgrading and renovation project of Santiphab Secondary School in northern Laos' Luang Prabang province was held on Monday (Aug 31).
News Laos » Luang Prabang » Economy: Wonderful Indonesia: showcasing Indonesia in Luang Prabang
The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Vientiane successfully organised “Wonderful Indonesia 2026” in Luang Prabang on August 28-29, featuring an integrated promotion of Indonesian trade, tourism ...
News Laos » Luang Prabang » Economy: Can A Green Hotel (and A Side Of Buffalo Milk) Save Luang Prabang?
Can this UNESCO World Heritage site grow its tourism economy without destroying its fragile environment? Here’s how resorts and operators are answering the question. ByChristopher Elliott, Senior ...
News Laos » Luang Prabang » Economy: Thailand and Laos set to open new transport routes and cut border delays
Thailand and Laos are working to improve cross-border road transport, including plans for new passenger routes, fewer barriers to cargo movement and mandatory GPS tracking for foreign transport ...