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Dalai Lama Says he Will Have Successor After his Death

By Tenzin WOEDEN/AFP - The exiled spiritual leader of Tibet confirmed on 2 July that he will have a successor when he dies, reassuring Buddhist followers around the globe that the 600-year-old institution of the Dalai Lama will continue. It is a landmark decision for Tibetans, many of whom had...

Green Reporting Training Enhances Digital Literacy of Lao Journalists

Journalists, civil society actors, and youth from across Laos are strengthening their digital reporting...

First Equestrian Federation in Laos Sets Stage for Horse Sport Growth

Laos officially entered the world of horse sport with the establishment of its first...

Laos Launches Nationwide Blood Drive Amid Persistent Shortages

As World Blood Donor Day approaches on 14 June, Laos is taking urgent action...

Fake Facebook News Pages in Laos Mimic Real Media to Lure Victims in Online Scams

At first glance, everything looks real, the familiar logo, the breaking news post, the...

Singapore-Laos Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreement Enter Into Force

The new Singapore-Lao People’s Democratic Republic Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) entered into force on 11 November 2016. The DTA provides clarity on tax...

Laos is World’s Greenest Country

Among Asian countries, Laos has the highest percentage of forest area at 92.1 percent of the total area of the country. On the other...

Toshiba Wins Equipment Supply Contract for Laos’ Nam Ou 4 Hydropower Plant

Power China Resources Ltd. has awarded a contract to Toshiba Hydro Power (Hangzhou) Co. Ltd. to provide equipment for the 132-MW Nam Ou 4...

Thailand Encourages a Dangerous Addiction to Debt in Laos

Laos is back in the Thai baht debt markets again, with issuance from the Republic coming just two months after the country’s government-owned utility...

Laos Set to Launch Fifth Bond Issue in Neighbouring Thailand

The Lao People's Democratic Republic will launch an offering of baht-denominated bonds in the Thai market this week to raise up to 11 billion...

Laos Lacks Condo Law, Lags Behind other ASEAN Nations

By Work Live Laos Have you ever dreamed of purchasing a condo and living out your days with a breezy view of Vientiane from the...