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Thailand Plans to Extend Work Permits for Lao, Myanmar Migrant Workers

Thailand is planning to extend work permits for more than 2.3 million migrant workers until February 2029, as it seeks to address labour shortages and retain workers from neighboring countries. The proposed measures would allow eligible Lao and Myanmar workers to renew their permits without the usual 30-day waiting period....

Japan Provides JPY 955.8 Million in Road, Bridge Repair Equipment to Laos

Japan handed over road and bridge repair equipment worth JPY 955.8 million (USD 6.05...

Laos Detains 41 in Raids on Suspected Scam, Gambling Operations

Lao authorities detained 41 people during three separate raids on rented homes in Vientiane...

Laos Joins 13-Market Asian Communications Network

Vientiane-based agency joins One Asia Communications as regional leaders examine how artificial intelligence is...

Laos Requires Approval for Foreign Singers, Sets Midnight Closing Time

Vientiane Province authorities have banned bars, restaurants and other entertainment venues from bringing in...

Police Officer Disciplined for Posting TikTok Video While in Uniform

A police officer in Vientiane Province has been disciplined after posting a video of himself performing a song while in uniform on social media. According...

RCEP, World’s Largest Trade Pact to Come into Effect in January

The RCEP, the world’s largest free-trade bloc, will officially come into effect in January next year. The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) was signed last...

Laos Sees Second Day of Record Covid-19 Numbers

Laos has confirmed another record day of Covid-19 cases, reaching 1,170  new cases across the country, with three new deaths. The National Taskforce for Covid-19...

Authorities in Laos Destroy 4.2 Hectare Marijuana Farm

Authorities have destroyed a large marijuana plantation over four hectares in size in  Bolikhamxay Province. Police and military officers in Bolikhamxay Province destroyed the illegal...

Lao Government and EU Meet to Consider LAK 210 Billion Contribution to Education and Nutrition.

Yesterday, the European Union Delegation to Laos, together with the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Education and Sports, the Ministry of Agriculture and...

ADB Donors Pledge USD 665 Million to Support ASEAN Green Recovery

Four Asian Development Bank donors have pledged USD 665 million for green infrastructure development in Southeast Asia, which is one of the world's most...