Laos

Laos will see only modest gains in 2020. The economy will be limited by COVID-19 containment measures in 2020, but growth will be driven by economic diversification towards agriculture, services and manufacturing. Hydropower will continue to support ...

Economies that offer an efficient, fast and inexpensive path to starting a business enjoy great dynamism and high FDI intake. A country with a competitive business environment has sound transport and ICT infrastructure; an effective juridical system;...

Understanding the structure, health and potential risks of an economy are important for decision-making within an existing operating environment as well as for expansion strategies. Real GDP growth, inflation and exchange rate fluctuations will ...

Small appliance categories saw varying performances in Asia Pacific in 2020 due to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Air treatment products saw a steep decline, for example, but vacuum cleaners recorded a much-improved performance. The former was hit by retail...

This report analyses the market for soft drinks in Laos. For the purposes of the study, the market has been defined as follows:...

Major appliances recorded declining sales in Asia Pacific in 2020 as a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the measures taken to contain its spread. However, some products were still seeing positive growth rates, with dishwashers, automatic dryers ...

Driven by China and India, Asia’s developing economies saw healthy rates of growth in 2019. 2020’s economic prospects are less favourable however, due to the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and its impact on domestic and external demand...

Insight into income, wealth and expenditure of consumers and households is vital in helping businesses make strategic decisions with regards to which country (or even which region within a country) to enter, which consumer segment to target, which ...

The initial impact of COVID-19 in Laos began in late March, as the government announced a state of emergency which included government-enforced restrictions such as the closure of land borders and a ban on most flights, with some exceptions for ...

This report analyses the market for alcoholic drinks in Laos. For the purposes of the study, the market has been defined as follows:...

This report analyses the market for tobacco in Laos. For the purposes of the study, the market has been defined as follows:...

This report analyses the market for beauty and personal care in Laos. For the purposes of the study, the market has been defined as follows:...

This report analyses the market for tissue and hygiene in Laos. For the purposes of the study, the market has been defined as follows:...

Positive, albeit declining, natural change will lead rapid population growth in Laos in 2019-2040, while net migration remains negative. Even though the ageing trend should hasten, Laos will continue to be one of the younger regional countries ...

This report analyses the market for retailing in Laos. For the purposes of the study, the market has been defined as follows:...

While demand for home care is growing in Laos, thanks to increasing hygiene awareness and urbanisation, sales remain characterised by standard powder detergents. This product category is affordable, especially to the largely low-income and rural ...

The landscape in which businesses operate has an impact on the supply chain and regulatory matters while offering scope for innovation and new ways of doing business. Insights on key sectors directly related to the environmental sustainability of a ...

This report analyses the market for hot drinks in Laos. For the purposes of the study, the market has been defined as follows:...

This report analyses the market for packaged food in Laos. For the purposes of the study, the market has been defined as follows:...

Rising incomes and urbanisation are driving sales of consumer health in Laos. More consumers can now afford these products and access the widening range of options available in urban areas, while growing demand is encouraging new product development....