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Lao President Set to Visit North Korea for Party Anniversary, Date Unconfirmed

Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith is expected to make an official visit to North Korea this month at the invitation of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.  This trip would mark a significant moment in the two countries’ long-standing diplomatic relationship. According to North Korean state media, President Thongloun will travel to...

Rescuers Say no More Signs of Life in Rubble of Collapsed Indonesian School

UPDATED on 2 October at 6:26 PM AFP - Rescuers detected "no more signs of...

US Government Enters Shutdown as Congress Fails to Reach Funding Deal

By Frankie TAGGART/AFP - The US government began shutting down after midnight Wednesday as...

Typhoon Bualoi Kills Dozens in Vietnam, Philippines

AFP - A typhoon that ripped roofs off homes has killed dozens of people...

Vietnam to Evacuate 250,000 from Coast Ahead of Typhoon Bualoi

AFP - Vietnam plans to evacuate more than 250,000 residents from coastal areas on...

Village Devastated by Fire in Xieng Khouang Province

32 homes have been destroyed in Xieng Khouang Province after a fire broke out, believed to be caused by an electrical problem. The fire, the...

Fire at Vientiane Capital KM32 Landfill Site

A fire broke out at the Vientiane Capital's KM 32 landfill site last Sunday, spreading rapidly and releasing toxic fumes into the atmosphere. A call...

2018 Road Tax Now Due and Payable

The Ministry of Finance has called upon vehicle owners to make payment of the 2018 road tax, which is now due and payable. After multiple...

BREAKING: Fire at World Trade Center

Dec 3 - A severe fire has broken out at the World Trade Center site near Kouvieng, Vientiane Capital. Firefighters are on the scene, based on eyewitness accounts,...

OnePay Kicks Cash to the Curb in Laos

Cash is king in Laos, but the crown might soon be toppled as OnePay sparks a revolution. Walking the streets of Laos with a pocket...

Nam Ou 3 Dam Eliminates River Cruises

On Monday, November 20, a river cruise option popular amongst tourists and locals on the Nam Ou River in Laos, was officially cancelled  as...