This week, MAG’s unexploded ordnance (UXO) clearance team found and safely destroyed three large air-dropped bombs in Boualapha and Gnommalath districts, Khammouane province.
Laos Disqualifies Candidate From Upcoming Elections
Laos has disqualified an election candidate in the running for a seat at the Vientiane Capital People’s Council for providing ambiguous biographical information.
Severe Accidents in Vientiane Amid Lunar New Year Festivities
Shocking road accidents have been reported across Vientiane Capital over the weekend amid Lunar New Year and Valentine’s Day celebrations.
Laos to Register Taxpayer Identity Numbers for Individuals
Authorities have announced that Lao citizens and foreigners with income in Laos must register for a taxpayer identification number.
Mekong River Drops to “Worrying” Levels, Some Sections Turn Blue-green
Mekong River water levels between Jinghong hydropower station in China’s Yunnan province and the Mekong Delta in Vietnam have fallen to worrying levels, the Mekong River Commission (MRC) Secretariat said today.
Prime Minister Puts The Brakes on New Vehicles
Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith warned provincial leaders against purchasing new vehicles from the state budget, saying it is against the government’s policy on austerity.
Laos Holds Elections for National Assembly and Provincial Council Seats

Candidates have begun competing to win public votes for seats in the National Assembly and Provincial People’s Councils in elections throughout the country.