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Laos Grants Amnesty to 1,824 Prisoners on Lao National Day

The Lao government has granted amnesty to a total of 1,824 prisoners, including 238 females and 16 foreign nationals, as announced by General Vilay...

Xaysomboun Greenlights Tourism Project for Pha Ka Tai Hill

In a move set to boost tourism in Xaysomboun Province, local authorities have approved a USD 50 million project aimed at enhancing tourist facilities...

LOCA PAY Set to Enhance Tourist Experience in Laos for 2024 “Visit Laos Year”, ASEAN Chairmanship

As Laos gears up for a landmark year, hosting the "Visit Laos Year 2024" and the prestigious ASEAN Chairmanship, LOCA PAY announces its readiness...

Joint Police Operation Takes Down 462 Online Fraud Suspects in Golden Triangle SEZ

In a collaborative effort to combat the rising threat of online fraud, authorities from Laos and China apprehended a total of 462 suspects during...

New Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge Project to Be Completed by End of 2024

Construction is currently underway for the 5th Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge Project, with an anticipated completion date set for the end of 2024, according to...

Former Myanmar Colonel Who Once Served as Information Minister Gets 10-Year Prison Term for Sedition

BANGKOK (AP) — A former high-profile Myanmar army officer who had served as information minister and presidential spokesperson in a previous military-backed government has been...

Thai Dominance at Vientiane Book Festival Spurs Reflection on Lao Literary Identity

Additional reporting by Phontham Visapra The Vientiane Book Festival 2023 kicked off on 27 November at the Vientiane Center shopping mall and is set to...

Laos Explores Rare Earth Token Project to Boost Economy

The Lao government is exploring the possibility of launching a pilot rare earth token project to generate more foreign currency and bolster the country's...

Laos to Ban E-Cigarettes Amid Growing Concerns

The Lao government is set to amend its legislation on drug prevention and control to incorporate electronic cigarettes into the list of prohibited substances....

ASEAN, China Officials Discuss Enhancing Connectivity Under ‘Belt and Road Initiative’

Officials from China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) gathered on 27 November, in Vientiane Capital to discuss enhancing connectivity under the...

Citizens of Five European Countries, Malaysia Can Enter China Without Visa From 1 December

BEIJING (AP) — China announced Friday that it will allow visa-free entry for citizens of five European countries and Malaysia as it tries to...

Launch of Visit Laos Year 2024 Promises Cultural, Natural, Historical Adventures

Under the theme “A Paradise of Lao Culture, Nature and History”, Visit Laos Year 2024 officially kicked off on 23 November in Vientiane Capital,...

Laos to Hold Second Human Capital Summit to Tackle Nutrition

Human capital—the knowledge, skills, and health needed for boosting productivity—is the most important form of capital for the growth of society, and Laos is...

Lao Floorball Pioneers Aim to Inspire New Generation of Players

The Vientiane Floorball Team made a resounding debut in the recent 2023 Bangkok Floorball Tournament on 5 November, securing an impressive second place in...