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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 Officers Die in Road Accident in Northern Laos

Three police officers were killed and two injured when the vehicle in which they were traveling went over a cliff in Xieng Khouang Province. The...

Laos Assumes Position as Vice-President of 76th UN General Assembly Session

Laos has taken office as the Vice-President of the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, which began in New York on Wednesday. According...

Covid-19 Cases Reach More Than 20,000 in Laos Following Garment Factory Outbreaks

Laos has recorded a new record number of cases of Covid-19 as the outbreak that began at a garment factory continues to spread. The National...

Garment Association President Makes Statement on Covid-19 Spread at Factories

The President of the Lao Garments Association has given a statement regarding recent outbreaks of Covid-19 at garment factories in Vientiane Capital. Outbreaks of Covid-19...

Heavy Rain And Strong Winds Expected Across Laos This Week

Heavy rain and strong winds are forecast for several parts of the country this week with floods and landslides expected in northern Laos. The Department...

Russia Donates 30,000 Doses of Sputnik Light Vaccine to Laos

Laos has received 30,000 doses of Sputnik Light Covid-19 vaccine as part of humanitarian assistance from Russia. A Russian Emergencies Ministry plane delivered the 30,000...