Laos is stepping up efforts to tackle climate-related food insecurity and open new export opportunities, with USD 68.5 million in support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and partners to modernize agriculture in six climate-vulnerable provinces.
The new Sustainable Agrifood Systems Sector Project, running from 2025 to 2030, will focus on improving food security, nutrition, and climate resilience in three northern provinces—Xayabouly, Phongsaly, and Houaphanh, and three southern ones, Salavanh, Sekong, and Champasack.
Backed by a mix of loans and grants from the ADB, the EU-ASEAN Catalytic Green Finance Facility, and the ASEAN Infrastructure Fund, the project reflects the growing need to protect food systems from climate shocks while increasing farm productivity and export potential.
At the center of the plan is climate-resilient farming.
Smallholder farmers will receive hands-on training to adapt to changing weather, with a focus on high-value crops like bamboo, coffee, and durian that suit both market demand and local conditions.
The project also offers affordable microfinance options to help farmers and rural businesses stay afloat during extreme weather. Key infrastructure such as irrigation systems and rural roads will be upgraded to allow year-round farming and easier access to markets.
Community involvement and gender inclusion are also major parts of the plan. Both men and women will help lead and maintain local infrastructure projects, ensuring long-term success and shared responsibility.
By tackling climate risks, food shortages, and trade barriers all at once, the project marks a big step in preparing Laos’s rural economy for a more unpredictable future.
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Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn & Suites Vientiane have announced the launch of CTC Laos Marketing 2025, a two-day seminar and workshop aimed at helping marketers, online sellers, and content creators in Laos keep pace with the fast-changing marketing landscape.
The event will take place on 26 and 27 July at Holiday Inn & Suites Vientiane, bringing together industry leaders and creative minds from Laos and Thailand to share insights and practical tools.
Organisers say marketing trends are shifting faster than ever, making it crucial for businesses to stay updated. They caution that those who fail to adapt risk falling behind, as traditional strategies focused solely on reach are no longer enough to drive real results. Instead, the focus must now be on content that converts, engages meaningfully, and builds long-term value.
AI, Consumer Behavior, Sales-Driven Strategies in Focus
The seminar will feature keynote talks and hands-on workshops, with a strong emphasis on using artificial intelligence to enhance marketing effectiveness. Participants will also explore how changing consumer behavior affects decision-making and why sustainable engagement is now more important than ever.
More than eight speakers will take the stage, including business owners, agency founders, marketing strategists, and content experts from both Laos and Thailand.
Among them are Sittipong Sirimaskasem, CEO and Founder of RGB72 and CREATIVE TALK; Narongyot Mahithivanitcha, Co-founder and Head of Growth at TWF Agency; and Sittinun Polvisutsak, Owner and CEO of Content Shifu.
Other speakers include Chaweewan Kongchoksamai, Chayanis Jumpeerat, and Lao experts such as Souphanith Vongsengthong, Bounhou Alounvong, Patxalin Phanouvong, and Mangkonephet Xayasane.
The sessions will cover a range of timely topics such as customer behavior, storytelling for monetisation, the Business Model Canvas, and how to apply generative AI in marketing. Attendees will also have opportunities to ask questions, network with peers, and exchange ideas with the speakers.
Early Bird tickets are priced at LAK 1,350,000 (USD 62.74), available for a limited time before increasing to the regular price of LAK 1,690,000 (USD 78.55). Groups purchasing five or more tickets will receive a 15 percent discount. To reserve tickets, contact Chanthasone at 020-59992439. For sponsorship inquiries, reach out to Mangkonephet at 020-77617518.
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Vientiane’s BRT service is scheduled to begin trial operations free of charge for three months by the end of August, Mayor of Vientiane Capital Athsphangthong Siphandone announced during the 9th Ordinary Session of the Vientiane People’s Council’s second legislature on 7 July.
The BRT project has made substantial progress, with construction of lanes and stations currently at 71.64 percent completion, according to Athsphangthong. Officials expect construction to reach 90 percent completion by the end of July, positioning the system to become fully operational by the end of 2025.
The BRT system will feature 12-meter electric air-conditioned express buses with 40 seats each, operating on dedicated routes for faster and safer service. Twenty-eight of the total 55 electric BRT buses arrived in Laos on 5 November 2024, with the remaining 27 buses expected to arrive in the future.
Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) buses during the way travelling from China by Chinese manufacturer Chery Wanda to Vientiane Capital, Laos. 5 November 2024. (Photo credit: Laos – China Railway Company Limited)
The system will operate daily from 6 am to 10 pm and will integrate seamlessly with the city’s existing bus network.
The BRT route includes six main stations located throughout the capital: Chao Fa Ngum Park, Inpeng Temple, Morning Market (Vientiane Bus Station), Patuxay, Phonekheng, and National University of Laos. These buses will run on exclusive BRT lanes, providing faster and safer service for commuters while reducing traffic congestion in the city center.
The project extends beyond the initial phase, with construction plans including expanding the BRT route to connect Wattay International Airport and the Laos-China Railway Station. This expansion is targeted for completion by the end of 2026, creating crucial transportation links between the capital’s key transit hubs and establishing seamless connectivity for both domestic and international travelers.
Since its mid-2024 launch, the project has made strong progress, aiming to improve public transport with efficient, eco-friendly service for Vientiane’s residents and visitors.
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Laos Launches Climate-Smart Farming Project in Six Provinces
Laos is stepping up efforts to tackle climate-related food insecurity and open new export opportunities, with USD 68.5 million in support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and partners to modernize agriculture in six climate-vulnerable provinces.
The new Sustainable Agrifood Systems Sector Project, running from 2025 to 2030, will focus on improving food security, nutrition, and climate resilience in three northern provinces—Xayabouly, Phongsaly, and Houaphanh, and three southern ones, Salavanh, Sekong, and Champasack.
Backed by a mix of loans and grants from the ADB, the EU-ASEAN Catalytic Green Finance Facility, and the ASEAN Infrastructure Fund, the project reflects the growing need to protect food systems from climate shocks while increasing farm productivity and export potential.
At the center of the plan is climate-resilient farming.
Smallholder farmers will receive hands-on training to adapt to changing weather, with a focus on high-value crops like bamboo, coffee, and durian that suit both market demand and local conditions.
The project also offers affordable microfinance options to help farmers and rural businesses stay afloat during extreme weather. Key infrastructure such as irrigation systems and rural roads will be upgraded to allow year-round farming and easier access to markets.
Community involvement and gender inclusion are also major parts of the plan. Both men and women will help lead and maintain local infrastructure projects, ensuring long-term success and shared responsibility.
By tackling climate risks, food shortages, and trade barriers all at once, the project marks a big step in preparing Laos’s rural economy for a more unpredictable future.
Source: https://laotiantimes.com/2025/07/09/laos-launches-climate-smart-farming-project-in-six-provinces/
CTC Laos Marketing 2025 to Take Place in Vientiane This July
Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn & Suites Vientiane have announced the launch of CTC Laos Marketing 2025, a two-day seminar and workshop aimed at helping marketers, online sellers, and content creators in Laos keep pace with the fast-changing marketing landscape.
The event will take place on 26 and 27 July at Holiday Inn & Suites Vientiane, bringing together industry leaders and creative minds from Laos and Thailand to share insights and practical tools.
Organisers say marketing trends are shifting faster than ever, making it crucial for businesses to stay updated. They caution that those who fail to adapt risk falling behind, as traditional strategies focused solely on reach are no longer enough to drive real results. Instead, the focus must now be on content that converts, engages meaningfully, and builds long-term value.
AI, Consumer Behavior, Sales-Driven Strategies in Focus
The seminar will feature keynote talks and hands-on workshops, with a strong emphasis on using artificial intelligence to enhance marketing effectiveness. Participants will also explore how changing consumer behavior affects decision-making and why sustainable engagement is now more important than ever.
More than eight speakers will take the stage, including business owners, agency founders, marketing strategists, and content experts from both Laos and Thailand.
Among them are Sittipong Sirimaskasem, CEO and Founder of RGB72 and CREATIVE TALK; Narongyot Mahithivanitcha, Co-founder and Head of Growth at TWF Agency; and Sittinun Polvisutsak, Owner and CEO of Content Shifu.
Other speakers include Chaweewan Kongchoksamai, Chayanis Jumpeerat, and Lao experts such as Souphanith Vongsengthong, Bounhou Alounvong, Patxalin Phanouvong, and Mangkonephet Xayasane.
The sessions will cover a range of timely topics such as customer behavior, storytelling for monetisation, the Business Model Canvas, and how to apply generative AI in marketing. Attendees will also have opportunities to ask questions, network with peers, and exchange ideas with the speakers.
Early Bird tickets are priced at LAK 1,350,000 (USD 62.74), available for a limited time before increasing to the regular price of LAK 1,690,000 (USD 78.55). Groups purchasing five or more tickets will receive a 15 percent discount. To reserve tickets, contact Chanthasone at 020-59992439. For sponsorship inquiries, reach out to Mangkonephet at 020-77617518.
Source: https://laotiantimes.com/2025/07/08/ctc-laos-marketing-2025-to-take-place-in-vientiane-this-july/
Vientiane’s Bus Rapid Transit Service Set to Begin Trial Operations by End of August
Vientiane’s BRT service is scheduled to begin trial operations free of charge for three months by the end of August, Mayor of Vientiane Capital Athsphangthong Siphandone announced during the 9th Ordinary Session of the Vientiane People’s Council’s second legislature on 7 July.
The BRT project has made substantial progress, with construction of lanes and stations currently at 71.64 percent completion, according to Athsphangthong. Officials expect construction to reach 90 percent completion by the end of July, positioning the system to become fully operational by the end of 2025.
The BRT system will feature 12-meter electric air-conditioned express buses with 40 seats each, operating on dedicated routes for faster and safer service. Twenty-eight of the total 55 electric BRT buses arrived in Laos on 5 November 2024, with the remaining 27 buses expected to arrive in the future.
The system will operate daily from 6 am to 10 pm and will integrate seamlessly with the city’s existing bus network.
The BRT route includes six main stations located throughout the capital: Chao Fa Ngum Park, Inpeng Temple, Morning Market (Vientiane Bus Station), Patuxay, Phonekheng, and National University of Laos. These buses will run on exclusive BRT lanes, providing faster and safer service for commuters while reducing traffic congestion in the city center.
The project extends beyond the initial phase, with construction plans including expanding the BRT route to connect Wattay International Airport and the Laos-China Railway Station. This expansion is targeted for completion by the end of 2026, creating crucial transportation links between the capital’s key transit hubs and establishing seamless connectivity for both domestic and international travelers.
Since its mid-2024 launch, the project has made strong progress, aiming to improve public transport with efficient, eco-friendly service for Vientiane’s residents and visitors.
Source: https://laotiantimes.com/2025/07/07/vientianes-bus-rapid-transit-service-set-to-begin-trial-operations-by-end-of-august/