Press Releases
Looking for more press releases? Explore our full press release archive by date to access past announcements, news updates, and media releases published on Laos Journal.
Lao QR Merchants Now Accept Payments by UnionPay-Powered Wallets -- UnionPay International and LAPNet Launch Payment Linkage
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
·
December 25, 2024
SHANGHAI, Dec. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On December 19, UnionPay International (UPI) and the Lao National Payment Network (LAPNet) launched the QR payment interoperability collaboration in Shanghai. Mr. Dong Junfeng, Chairman of UPI, and Mr....
Trump Confirms Deadline for New Tariffs
MENAFN
·
July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that the tariffs outlined in official letters will come into effect starting August 1, and this timeline will remain firm without any delays. Posting on social media, Trump stated: “As per...
Ramaphosa Responds to U.S. Tariffs
MENAFN
·
July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has taken note of U.S. President Donald Trump's recent decision to impose a "unilateral imposition" of a 30 percent tariff on South African imports. According to a statement from the presidency...
Trump Reveals No-Extension Tariffs Effective August 1
MENAFN
·
July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that tariffs detailed in recently issued letters will take effect starting August 1, 2025, with no possibility of extension. “As per letters sent to various countries yesterday, in addition to...
Landmark Laos: UAE Business Forum Ignites New Era of Trade and Investment
EIN Presswire
·
February 18, 2025
Inaugural Laos-UAE Business Forum Marks Major Step in Trade Ties, Showcasing Investment Opportunities and Global Integration in the Region. DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, February 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The inaugural Laos-UAE Business...
Arcanum Infrastructure, LLC Appoints Matt Bogun as Chief Executive Officer to Lead Next Phase of Growth
EIN Presswire
·
July 8, 2025
Arcanum Infrastructure, LLC is pleased to announce the appointment of Matt Bogun as Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2025. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Arcanum Infrastructure, LLC is pleased to...
Laos Energy Drinks Market Set to Surpass US$ 35.99 Million by 2032 with Steady Growth at 4.17% CAGR
EIN Presswire
·
November 25, 2024
CHICAGO, NY, UNITED STATES, November 25, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The 𝐋𝐚𝐨𝐬 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭, valued at 𝐔𝐒𝐃 𝟐𝟒.𝟗𝟐 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑, is set to experience steady growth over the forecast period of 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒–𝟐𝟎𝟑𝟐. The market is projected to exceed...
Laos Beer Market to Reach US$ 821.5 Million by 2032, Growing at a CAGR of 4.05% from 2024 to 2032 | Astute Analytica
EIN Presswire
·
November 25, 2024
CHICAGO, NY, UNITED STATES, November 25, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The 𝐋𝐚𝐨𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 valued at 𝐔𝐒$ 𝟓𝟕𝟒.𝟔 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑, is poised for significant growth over the next decade. According to the latest market report, the market is projected...
US deports convicted criminals to South Sudan
MENAFN
·
July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Eight individuals labeled as “barbaric criminal illegal aliens” by U.S. authorities have been deported to South Sudan, a nation the U.S. State Department warns travelers to avoid due to ongoing violence, crime, and abductions. According...
Trump Set to Impose Sweeping Tariffs on 14 Nations
MENAFN
·
July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday via social media that starting August 1, a 25-percent tariff will be imposed on imports from Japan and the Republic of Korea (ROK). In letters sent to the leaders of these two nations, Trump...
Trump Imposes Tariffs on Asian Allies
MENAFN
·
July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has introduced fresh import taxes targeting multiple countries, notably long-standing Asian allies Japan and South Korea. On Monday, he shared nearly identical letters through his Truth Social account addressed...
Trump world-tour of tariffs
MENAFN
·
July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a fresh wave of tariffs targeting several countries, including major Asian allies Japan and South Korea. On Monday, Trump shared nearly identical letters on his social media platform Truth Social,...
U.S. Stocks Tumble After Trump’s Tariff Announcement
MENAFN
·
July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The New York Stock Exchange tumbled Monday following President Donald Trump's release of multiple tariff notifications targeting specific nations with sweeping levy rates. The Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeted 0.94%, shedding 422.17...
Trump Postpones Tariff Rollout Deadline to Aug. 1
MENAFN
·
July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday postponing the implementation of reciprocal tariffs to August 1, 2025. “I have determined, based on additional information and recommendations from various senior officials,...
US Stock Markets Dip After Tariffs
MENAFN
·
July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) The New York Stock Exchange closed lower on Monday following President Donald Trump's release of several tariff letters outlining country-specific broad tariff rates. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 0.94 percent, losing 422.17...
U.S. Deports Eight ‘Illegal Aliens’ to South Sudan
MENAFN
·
July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States has expelled eight individuals it referred to as “barbaric criminal illegal aliens” to South Sudan, a nation that the US State Department strongly advises against traveling to because of widespread violence, kidnappings,...
Ministry of Education and Sports, with support from Australia, supports multigrade teachers with a new step-by-step Teacher Development Video
BEQUAL
·
July 7, 2025
Key techniques shown in the video include: Using a shared introduction to engage both grades at the start; adapting activities from the Teacher Guides so one grade can work independently while the teacher instructs the other; making and using...
ADB Supports Livestock Health and Value Chains in Lao PDR to Boost Trade
Asian Development Bank
·
December 13, 2024
VIENTIANE, LAO PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC (13 December 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a $42.9 million financing package to improve cross-border livestock health, enhance value chains, and boost trade of livestock and livestock...
Ministry of Education and Sports of Lao PDR and Australia advocate for strong partnerships among key stakeholders to achieve quality education for persons with disabilities
BEQUAL
·
December 19, 2024
To celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Ministry of Education and Sports of Lao PDR (MoES) and Australia through the BEQUAL program hosted an event on 18th December highlighting successful partnerships for inclusive...
ADB to Help Modernize Revenue Mobilization in Lao PDR
Asian Development Bank
·
December 13, 2024
VIENTIANE, LAO PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC (13 December 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a $25 million financing package, as well as a $2 million technical assistance grant, to support the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao...