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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...

Three Savannakhet Police Officers Dismissed in Department Cleanup

The chief of police in Savannakhet Province has ordered the dismissal of three police officers for misconduct and violation of Covid-19 prevention orders. According to...

Laos Shifts Gears on Electric Vehicle Promotion

The Government of Laos has issued a new policy to promote electric vehicles which it hopes will help minimize fuel imports and reduce emissions...

Luang Prabang City Goes into Full Lockdown

The city of Luang Prabang has gone into full lockdown as the province sees a growing number of cases of Covid-19. A notice issued by...

Savannakhet Province Declares Sepon Mine a Green Zone

Savannakhet Province has now declared Sepon Mine a green zone after more than 30 days with no evidence of Covid-19 infection on site. In an...

Luang Prabang Sees Surge of New Covid-19 Cases Across Several Districts

Laos has recorded 414 new cases of Covid-19 across the country today, with Luang Prabang recording almost as many cases as Vientiane Capital. The National...

Private Sector Pushes for Reopening of Factories in Vientiane Capital

Private sector representatives have called on the government to consider reopening factories in Vientiane Capital in a bid to speed up economic recovery. The Lao...