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LOCA Introduces Pickup Truck Service on Ride-Share Platform

Loca Pickup Truck Service

The LOCA ride-hailing service has announced that due to an overwhelming number of requests, the platform will be adding a pickup truck service.

Bokeo Gets Tough on Illegal Signage

Bokeo Province Gets Tough on Signs

Authorities in Bokeo Province have cracked down on illegal signage that does not comply with Lao laws and regulations or is inconsistent with Lao culture.

Cambodia Plans Controversial New Internet Firewall

Cambodia to install internet firewall
Cambodian browses the internet at a local cafe (Photo: Vanna)

Cambodia has laid plans to route its internet traffic through a national internet gateway that will allow the country to limit certain content.

Lao Telecom Launches 5G Network in Laos

Lao Telecom 5G System

Lao Telecommunications (Lao Telecom) has officially launched its 5G network, the first of its kind for Laos.

Facebook and Mekong River Commission Partner to Send Flood Alerts

Mekong River

Facebook and the Mekong River Commission (MRC) Secretariat have launched a collaborative initiative to provide early flood alert and drought monitoring information to riparian communities and governments in the Lower Mekong region.

7-Eleven Convenience Stores to Enter Laos By 2022

7-Eleven to Enter Laos by 2022

7-Eleven has signed a master franchise agreement with CP ALL Laos, a subsidiary of Thailand’s CP ALL Public Company, to operate 7-Eleven stores within Laos.

Escaped Prisoners Believed to Have Fled the Country

Escaped prisoners believed to have fled the country

A nationwide manhunt for seven escaped prisoners that has been ongoing for three days has so far failed to uncover the missing inmates.

Friendly Nations Talk Covid Vaccine for Laos

Covid-19 Vaccine for Laos

As the world rushes to develop a vaccine for Covid-19 and put the brakes on the pandemic, Laos has received several offers of assistance thanks to its friendly relations with all parties.