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Man Admits to Embezzling Funds for Gambling Addiction

Authorities in Saysettha District, Vientiane Capital have arrested a man for embezzling over LAK 400 million to finance a gambling addiction.

Authorities in Saysettha District, Vientiane Capital have arrested a man for embezzling over LAK 400 million to finance a gambling addiction.

United States Commits $153 million for Mekong Development

United States Commits $153 million for Mekong Development

The U.S. State Department has pledged approximately $153.6 million for cooperation programs throughout the Mekong region, including crime prevention, data sharing, and emergency relief.

Germany Supplies Scientific Equipment to MRC to Monitor Dam Impacts

Germany Supplies Scientific Equipment to MRC to Monitor Dam Impacts

The government of Germany has provided equipment for the Mekong River Commission (MRC) to monitor transboundary environmental impacts from two mainstream dams on the Lower Mekong River.

Zero Covid-19 Deaths in Laos and Cambodia

Laos and Cambodia are now the only two countries in Southeast Asia to have avoided deaths related to Covid-19.

Laos and Cambodia are now the only two countries in Southeast Asia to have avoided deaths related to Covid-19.

Japan Confirms Travel Bubble with Five Asian Countries Including Laos

Japan to include Laos in Travel Bubble scheme

Japan has announced that foreign residents can travel in and out of Japan to certain countries, including Laos.

Laos, Hungary Discuss Economic Cooperation

Laos and Hungary strengthen relationship

Political relations between Laos and Hungary have been strengthened, encouraging Hungarian businesses to carry out investment projects with a value of nearly USD 200 million in Laos.

Vientiane Launches Hotline to Report Illegal Garbage Burning

Vientiane Capital Launches Garbage Burning Hotline

Vientiane has launched a hotline for residents to call and report the illegal burning of garbage or other types of illegal fires in the capital.

Star Fintech Signs Payment Link Deal With BIC Bank

Star Fintech signs deal with BIC Bank

Star Fintech has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with BIC Bank on cooperation and interconnectivity between the two banks.