Jo is the holder of a newly minted degree in English literature from one of the top universities in Laos. But the 22-year-old, who graduated only weeks ago, says he already feels "hopeless".

Most Laotians are low income, slipping into poverty. A kilo of rice has gone from 1.05 to 1.50 US dollars. The prices of beef, fish, pork, chicken and vegetables are also up. Official at the Ministry ...

VIEMTIANE (Laotian Times): The Laos Ministry of Education and Sports has announced a nationwide increase in monthly living allowances for students at all levels of education, effective immediately.

Ready for take-off? This week Frequent Flier is heading to Southeast Asia to experience some laid-back island living in Laos. What we like to call a hidden gem, the 4000 islands offers a chance to ...

VIENTIANE, June 30 (Xinhua) -- Depreciation of the Lao currency kip and skyrocketing inflation are the prime motives for Lao people to seek jobs in neighboring countries, resulting in labor shortages ...

VIENTIANE (Xinhua): The Lao government is considering a proposal to increase supporting allowances for enterprise employees in order to tackle the rising cost of living. Speaking at the government's ...

Laos has been ranked as the world's most budget-friendly destination for 2025, according to the Travel and Tour World (TTW) website. The report, based on research by Canadian financial platform ...