Vang Vieng’s Tha Heua Market faces total abandonment after the expressway has caused motorists to bypass it when traveling to the resort town.
Nong Khai Reports New Covid Case
Authorities in Nong Khai province, Thailand, have reported a new Covid-19 case last week.
Laos Receives 2,000 Doses of Covid-19 Vaccine from China
Laos has received 2,000 doses of a Covid-19 vaccine from China, and has already begun vaccinating some 200 volunteers.
Cold Weather Hits as Northern Laos to See Negative Temperatures
The weather bureau has warned that some parts of Laos will experience cold weather, reaching as low as -1.2 to 0.5 degrees over the next few days.
United States Awards Additional Agricultural Development Assistance in Lao PDR
A grant of more than USD 73,000 was awarded to the Lao Cassava Association (LCA) on 10 December by the United States through the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Creating Linkages for Expanded Agricultural Networks (CLEAN) Project.
Laos Extends Deadline for SIM Card Registration
Authorities have extended the deadline for SIM Card registration to June 2021 to ensure all mobile phone subscribers can register.
Laos to Accept Two Foreign Athletes of Lao Descent
The government of Laos is preparing to accept two athletes of Lao descent from the USA and France to join sporting teams representing Laos in upcoming competitions.
Loud Music Remains A Major Social Problem Despite New Regulations
Many entertainment venues in Vientiane Capital continue to play loud music despite new regulations governing noise pollution.
