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NA Member Reveals Costly Toll of Illegal Mining on Lao Economy, Calls for Govt Action

Mr. Deng Pathoumthong, the 18th Constituency of Xaysomboun Province, speaks during the ongoing 5th Ordinary Session of the 9th National Assembly Legislature.

During the ongoing 5th Ordinary Session of the 9th National Assembly Legislature, Mr. Deng Pathoumthong, a constituent from Xaysomboun Province, pointed out that illegal mining operations cost the Lao economy millions of dollars annually.

Thousands of Fish Die After Nam Ou Hydropower Discharge

Dead fish found on Monday this week near five Num Ou River Basin Hydropower in Phongsaly Province.

Authorities at the five Nam Ou River Basin Hydropower project in Phongsaly Province issued a notice this week stating that the release of stored water on Saturday, led to the demise of a massive fish population in the area.

Vientiane Petroleum State Enterprise Starts Importing Fuel From China

Vientiane Petroleum State Enterprise Starts Oil Imports From China
Oil tankers from SINOTEC Hong Kong, imported from China to Laos. (Photo: Lao Military's General Department)

The first shipments arrived in Laos this week after an MoU was signed between the Vientiane Petroleum State Enterprise, SINOPEC Hong Kong, and SINOLAO on 26 May, to import fuel from China.

Luang Prabang Dam Developer Shares Progress With Mekong Countries

The developer of the Luang Prabang dam briefed the visiting delegation about the dam construction status and activities. (Photo: MRC)

The Lao government welcomed a Mekong River Commission delegation last week to showcase the development progress of its third Mekong mainstream hydropower project.

Booyoung Group Donates 600 Buses to Improve Public Transportation in Laos

Booyoung Lao Co., Ltd. signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Lao Government to provide 600 buses (Photo:KPL)

Booyoung Lao Co., Ltd. signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Lao Government on 28 June to provide 600 buses to help improve public transportation in the country.

National Assembly Member Proposes Adjusting Lao Workers’ Wages to Current Forex Rates

The Ongoing Fifth Ordinary Session of the Ninth National Assembly Legislature in Laos. (2023)

During the ongoing 5th Ordinary Session of the 9th National Assembly Legislature, Mr. Xayadeth Phouiyavong, a constituent of Savannakhet’s District 13, urged the government to adjust factory workers’ wages based on current exchange rates between LAK and USD.

Thai Court Acquits 5 Who Were Accused of Blocking Queen’s Motorcade During 2020 Protests

Student activist Bunkueanun Paothong, right, with activist Ekachai Hongkangwan talks to reporters before leaving a criminal court in Bangkok, Thailand, Wednesday, June 28, 2023. A court in Thailand on Wednesday acquitted the student activist and four other people of impeding the motorcade of the country's queen during pro- democracy demonstrations in 2020, an offense that could have seen them sentenced to 16 years in jail or even the death penalty. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

BANGKOK (AP) — A court in Thailand on Wednesday acquitted a student activist and four other people of impeding the motorcade of the country’s queen during pro-democracy demonstrations in 2020, an offense that could have seen them sentenced to 16 years in prison or even the death penalty.

Runners from Kenya and Ethiopia Win Half-Marathon at Golden Triangle SEZ

Mathew Samperu of Kenya received a gold medal (middle), Berihun Yerga Selashi (left) of Ethiopia and John Muiruri of Kenya (right) receive silver and bronze medals on the stage.

Athletes from Kenya and Ethiopia won a half-marathon organized at the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone in Bokeo Province on Monday.