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Luang Namtha Floods: Emergency Response Ramps Up, Luang Prabang Faces Rising Threat

On 9 September, Luang Namtha Province in northern Laos experienced severe flooding as a result of Typhoon Yagi. The intense rains from the storm caused extensive damage across the region, overwhelming local infrastructure and leading to significant disruptions. In response to this crisis, the military has mobilized to provide crucial...

Flooding in Luang Namtha Claims One Life, Forces Evacuations

On 9 September, Luang Namtha Province was hit by heavy flooding due to Typhoon...

Lao Worker Falls from 49th Floor in Bangkok, Loses His Life

LATEST UPDATE on 21 August at 4:19 PM A 30-year-old Lao construction worker fell to...

It Outages Reported Across Globe as Airlines, Airports, Banks, Media Companies Experience Disruptions

ABC News - IT outages have been reported across the globe as airlines, airports,...

Thailand’s Senate Overwhelmingly Approves Landmark Bill to Legalize Marriage Equality

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s Senate voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday, 18 June, to approve a...

Expected Roadblocks for Chinese President Arrival Nov 13-14

In preparation for Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Laos, the Vientiane Capital's Department of Public Works and Transport has ordered roadblocks to be...

Typhoon Doksuri Wreaks Havoc in Neighboring Countries, Laos Urged to Take Safety Precautions

Hailed as Vietnam’s ‘most powerful storm in a decade’, Tropical Typhoon Doksuri made landfall in Central Vietnam today Friday, September 15th, leaving 4 dead...

Border Tensions Ease as Cambodia’s PM Flies to Laos for Talks

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen flew to Vientiane this morning to meet with Lao Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith and discuss the border dispute near...

Laos Announces Submission of Film for 90th Academy Awards Best Foreign Language Film Category

Luang Prabang, 18 July 2017 -- In a historic first for the small Southeast Asian country, Laos will submit a film to the Academy of Motion...

Sang Jiang ‘Overdue for Demolition,’ Says Owner

A fire that razed the Sang Jiang Chinese market to the ground last Friday evening has shocked the city of Vientiane Capital. Meanwhile, the construction...