The government of Laos has chosen to keep its borders closed to foreign visitors, with testing and medical certification required before travelers can exit the country to ensure it remains free of Covid-19.
Star Fintech Signs Payment Link Deal with ACLEDA Bank
Star Fintech has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with ACLEDA Bank Lao on cooperation in e-commerce.
Police Pursue Suspect in Savannakhet Abduction, Murder Case
A kidnapping-turned-murder case has police in Savannakhet on the hunt for a suspect wanted for abducting and killing a 30-year-old man after receiving a ransom of baht 500,000 (around LAK 150 million), and a vehicle.
Laos Introduces Fast-track Registration for S Korean Patents
Laos and South Korea have agreed to allow South Korean companies to register their patent in Laos without going through a separate review process.
Dengue Fever Cases Hit 3,089 in Laos
Cases of dengue fever in Laos have reached 3,089 since January, including eight deaths, according to the Lao Ministry of Health.
Four Chinese Nationals Dead in Suspected Robbery in Bokeo
A Chinese national residing in Bokeo Province, northern Laos, is in custody after he and his wife reportedly shot and killed four other Chinese nationals during an attempted robbery.
New Border Crossing for Laos and Cambodia Proposed
Authorities in Laos’ Attapeu Province and their counterparts in Cambodia’s Ratanakiri Province have conducted a survey on the feasibility of opening a new bilateral border gate.
Bank of Laos Tightens Regulations on Currency Exchange Business
The Bank of the Lao PDR has drafted a new administrative regulation intended to regulate currency exchange businesses following the depreciation of the Lao kip against foreign currencies.