Laos News » Sayabouly News Laos » Sayabouly » Economy: Laos Bet Big on China-Backed Dams. Its Economy Is Paying the Price
Laos' government has longstanding plans to turn the landlocked country of 8 million people into "the battery of Southeast Asia" by exporting electricity generated by hydropower dams along the Mekong ...
News Laos » Sayabouly » Economy: The Iran War Is Threatening Another Economic Crisis in Laos
The country of 8 million is still dealing with the impacts of a post-COVID crisis that was marked by high inflation and a collapse in the value of the kip. Inflation in Laos is on the rise again, due ...
News Laos » Sayabouly » Economy: Is the Economic Crisis in Laos Coming to an End?
In 2022, Laos experienced an acute economic crisis. The kip, which had maintained a relatively stable exchange rate against the dollar for many years, entered a period of steep depreciation at the end ...
News Laos » Sayabouly » Economy: Lao Economic Monitor, May 2025 - Weathering Risks: Key Findings
The Lao economy grew by 4.1% in 2024, driven by strong performance in services, electricity, mining, agriculture, and manufacturing. Foreign tourist arrivals rose by 21% while domestic travel ...
News Laos » Sayabouly » Economy: Laos boosts economic inclusion for women, people with disabilities
FILE PHOTO: Weavers at Mulberries in Xiangkhoung, Laos in 2018. Such products not only generate income for communities but also highlight the country's rich and unique cultural heritage. - THE STAR ...