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Kheuakham Chanlivong

Authorities Detect Harmful Chemicals in Fruits at Houaphanh Market

Authorities in Houaphanh Province discovered hazardous chemical substances in fruits sold at a market in Aed district on 13 March. During an inspection, provincial officials...

Laos Prepares for 2025 Digital Census with Training Initiatives

On the top floor of the four-story Lao Statistics Bureau (LSB) building, located about 10 kilometers from Vientiane’s city center, a group of trainees...

Laos Seeks Larger Share of Global Cassava Market Amid Growing Demand

Laos is aiming to expand its cassava exports and attract more international customers, especially from neighboring countries, following strong trade in recent years. In 2024,...

Laos Marks International Women’s Day with Call for Women, Girls Empowerment

On 7 March, the Embassy of France, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) hosted a celebration of...

Vientiane Announces Potential Water Shortages, Calls for Preservation Efforts

The Water Supply Enterprise of Vientiane Capital issued a statement on 5 March, announcing that water production during the hot season will likely be...

China-Laos Railway Powers Trade, Transports Over 54 Million Tons of Goods

Since its inception in 2021, the China-Laos Railway has transported more than 54 million tons of goods and carried over 48.6 million passengers, strengthening...

Mining License Issuance Suspended Pending Regulation Improvements

The Lao Ministry of Energy and Mines has temporarily suspended the issuance of new mining licenses, effective 28 February, in order to improve the...

Vang Vieng Aims for 2 Million Tourists, Infrastructure Focus

Vang Vieng, Laos, has set a target to attract 2 million tourists in 2025, with an expected income of LAK 1,700 billion (USD 78.6...

Luang Prabang Declared Poverty-Free Amid Economic Growth

On 3 March, Luang Prabang City was officially declared poverty-free, as announced by Mayor Viengthong Hatsachan. The declaration follows significant improvements in infrastructure and...

Laos, China 500kV Link to Drive Clean Energy Growth and ASEAN Connectivity

On 26 February, Laos launched the Lao-China 500-kilovolt Interconnection Project with a ceremony in Vientiane Capital. This project is part of a broader effort...

Japan Aids Xieng Khouang with Clean Water Supply Grant

Xieng Khouang Province is set to improve access to clean water with support from the Japanese government, which has provided a grant of USD...

LS Education Expands Global Learning Opportunities for Lao Students

LS Education is striving to provide students with internationally recognized qualifications and opportunities. To bridge the gap between local education and global standards, LS...

Four Dead, Six Injured in South Korean Bridge Collapse

AFP - Four people, including two Chinese nationals, were killed and six injured after a bridge collapsed at an expressway construction site in South...

Thailand Cracks Down on Foreign Teachers with Tourist Visas

Thailand has launched a crackdown targeting foreign teachers working with tourist or transit visas in an attempt to strictly enforce employment laws in the...