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Young Lao Footballers Win International Titles as World Cup Fever Grows

While the FIFA World Cup dominates football headlines, a Lao youth footballers has returned from Europe with two international titles. On 5 July, W.I.G NAGA's under-13 team successfully defended its IberCup title in Portugal, defeating Portuguese side GD Estoril Praia B 4-2 in the final to become back-to-back champions of...

Teenage Gangs Spark Public Safety Concerns Across Vientiane

Recent police arrests have renewed public concern over rising youth violence and reckless motorcycle...

Lower Fuel Prices Bring Relief, But Many Eye EVs as Living Costs Rise

UPDATED on 12 June at 11PM with a correction on the number of provinces...

LAK 210 Million Tequila Bill Puts Laos Night Out in Viral Spotlight

A single receipt forwarded in a group chat has turned into one of Laos'...

Jojo Miracle Brings Lao Music to International Stage in Manila

A return to the stage after years away from releasing music has taken Lao...

China Southern Airlines Opens Vientiane-Guangzhou Flight

China Southern Airlines has officially launched its Vientiane - Guangzhou flight, which is hoped will bring greater numbers of tourists to both cities. The flight...

Thai Border Officials Get Tough on Borrowed Vehicles

Thai authorities at the Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge border crossing are cracking down on borrowed vehicles. According to a sign recently erected at the bridge, from...

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,...

Vientiane Water Utility Issues Public Announcement

Nov 30 - In response to shortfalls in revenue, the Vientiane State Water Supply Enterprise’s (VSWSE) issued an announcement to the general public, urging...

Diplomatic Corps Wish Laos a Happy 42nd Birthday

Friday, Dec 1 - On the occasion of Laos' 42nd birthday, the diplomatic corps together with resident representatives of international organizations paid a visit to...

Launch of the Nakai Plateau Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries project

The French Agency for Development (AFD), the Nam Theun 2 Power Company (NTPC), the Khammouane Provincial Government, and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry...