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Government Faces Backlash After Notice of ‘Low’ Subsidy Raise for Civil Servants

The Lao government announced an increase in extra monthly subsidy by LAK 150,000 (USD 7.15)  for civil servants, including soldiers, police officers, retired employees,...

Australia’s Strategic Investments Propel Mekong Subregion Forward

Laos is central to the economic development of the Mekong subregion. The ongoing expansion of basic infrastructure in Laos is a key national priority....

Houaphan Authorities Investigate Chemical Leak from Mining Company

Houaphan's provincial authorities are promptly responding to reports of chemical discharge from Laos-China Rare Mineral Development Company North 2 Limited into a river in...

Vietnamese President Relieved From Position, Acting President Steps in

The Communist Party of Vietnam's 13th Central Committee announced the resignation of Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong on 20 March after his alleged serious...

Black Bear Cubs Rescued, Handed Over for Conservation

Vientiane Capital's public security rescued 16 black bear cubs from the Far Thai Microfinance Institution in Nongsanokham village, Sikhottabong district, on 17 March before...

Vehicle Gift from Vietnam to Laos Raises Eyebrows Amid Taxi Legal Woes

Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security recently donated 50 vehicles to Laos to support the country’s role as the 2024 ASEAN chair, aiming to enhance...

Harnessing Innovation for Sustainable Water and Forest Management in Asia-Pacific

By Jong-Jin Kim, Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations United we stand, divided we fall – it’s an...

Ancient Buddha Images Unearthed in Bokeo Province Spark Historical Debate

In recent days, several ancient Buddha statues were retrieved from the Mekong River’s shore in Tonpheung district of Bokeo province. Believed by some to...

Laos Records 630 Road Accidents in February, with 101 Deaths

Laos saw a decrease in road accidents, with a total of 630 incidents recorded in February, marking a drop of 143 compared to the...

Thailand Busts Sex Trade Syndicate: Cambodian Woman, Four Lao Women Apprehended

Thailand's Anti-Trafficking in Persons Division (ATPD) apprehended a 36-year-old Cambodian woman, identified as Sofia, on 15 March for allegedly luring four Lao women (aged...

UK Continues Funding UXO Clearance in Savannakhet Province

The Government of the United Kingdom (UK) has reaffirmed its support for the HALO Trust’s Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) clearance operations in Savannakhet province by...

Scientists Announce Discovery of ‘Very Strange’ 240 Million-Year-Old ‘Chinese Dragon’ Fossil

ABC News, LONDON -- Scientists in Scotland have revealed a remarkable discovery of a "very strange" 240 million-year-old "Chinese dragon" fossil. The international team from...

Savannakhet Province Faces Backlash Over Sudden Ban on Coal Production, Use

Savannakhet Province's recent decision to halt all activities related to coal production and use stirred controversy and discontent among residents, particularly those in rural...

Vientiane Authorities Propose Shutdown of Two Taxi Apps Over Regulatory Concern

The Department of Public Works and Transport in Vientiane Capital has recommended to the government the closure of popular taxi applications, In-Drive and Sam...