On 21 January, the National Disaster Management Committee estimated that the cost of damages caused by monsoon flooding and landslides in 2024 exceeded LAK...
Laotian Times and Huw GRIFFITH/AFP- On 17 January, Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone sent a letter of condolences to the Former United States President...
In Laos, the peaceful life of many villages is often disrupted by major infrastructure development projects aimed at promoting greater economic benefit. One such...
Officials in Viengphoukha district, Luang Namtha, destroyed 15 hectares of opium poppies across 33 plots of land. The operation, conducted from 7-8 January, targeted...
The Lao government is striving to surpass its state budget revenue targets for a fifth consecutive year,
With a vision toward an independent and self-reliant...
Bangkok, THA/AFP - Thailand's cabinet approved a controversial bill on Monday to legalize gambling in designated "entertainment complexes" to boost tourism and create jobs.
The...
Vietnamese airline Vietjet has signed an agreement to support Laos in advancing its aviation infrastructure.
The partnership, announced on 10 January, was overseen by Lao...
Nearly 300 families affected by the Lao-China Railway project are still waiting for compensation promised by the government, as ongoing challenges hinder the process....
On 1 January, a teenage boy attacked his ex-girlfriend during the Hmong New Year celebrations in Yuan village, Paek district, Xieng Khouang after seeing...
In December 2024, China saw a rise in respiratory infections, particularly among children under 14, due to human metapneumovirus (HMPV), according to CBS News....
Laos has officially ended its visa exemption and extended stay policy for several countries, which were specifically introduced during Visit Laos Year 2024. Starting...
Additional reporting by Souliyasone Ngotsyoudom
Vientiane Province is once again in the spotlight with a fresh tourism draw—the newly upgraded Nam Ngum 1 Reservoir Recreation...
Additional reporting by Kheuakham Chanlivong
In Laos, daily commutes are largely dominated by private vehicles, with public buses playing only a minor role in Vientiane...