A court in Vientiane gave life sentences to several former bank employees for corruption. The charges included abusing power, taking bribes, illegal foreign exchange deals, and money laundering. This was reported by the Vientiane Capital People’s Court in a statement.
The court heard the cases on 8 September, but the...
Travelers hoping to enter Laos, including Lao citizens and foreign residents, have expressed disappointment regarding unclear entry requirements.
A recommendation issued yesterday and circulated among...
Global events including lockdowns and conflict have pushed rice prices upward across Asia.
Rice prices in Asia rose this week on account of several situations,...
Laos has eased entry procedures for foreigners holding certain visa types as well as Lao nationals returning from abroad.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has...
As daily Covid infections rise across Laos, particularly in Vientiane Capital, the government may decide to cancel Lao New Year festivities.
Infection rates in Laos...
The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control has predicted a significant increase in the number of new cases of Covid-19 after daily cases...
Football personality Phijika Boonkwang has kept her promise and made a donation to the Laos Under-23 national football team.
Ms. Phijika, or Boa, as she...
