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Laos Inflation Rises to 7.8 Percent in September as Education, Utility Costs Climb

Laos’ inflation rate rose to 7.8 percent in September, up from 7.7 percent in August, with education, utility, and some seasonal costs contributing to the increase, according to the Ministry of Finance. The latest increase came as the new school year began, with education costs rising 18.8 percent from a...

Slope Collapse Hits Workers’ Camp at Pak Beng Hydropower Project in Northern Laos, No Casualties Reported

A section of hillside collapsed beneath a workers’ residential camp at the Pak Beng...

Laos Orders Banks to Block Crypto Purchases on Unlicensed Foreign Platforms

Laos has moved to tighten controls on cryptocurrency purchases through foreign platforms, ordering banks...

Nam Theun 2 Fund Approves LAK 343 Million for Forest Restoration in Khammouane

The Nam Theun 2 Development Fund approved more than LAK 343 million (USD 15,300)...

Khammouane Signs USD 1.2 Million Deal to Develop Khounnamphone Nature Tourism Site

Khammouane has signed a concession agreement worth more than USD 1.2 million to develop...

Luang Namtha Inundated by Floods after Torrential Rain

Villages in Luang Namtha District of Luang Namtha Province have been inundated by floods after days of torrential rain. According to a report by the...

Authorities Draft New Legislation on Surrogacy and Abortion in Laos

Laos has authorized surrogacy for married couples who are unable to conceive on their own, as well as legalizing abortion in certain circumstances under...

38 Percent of Returnees in Champasack Infected with Covid-19

Health officials have revealed that up to 38% of returning migrant workers in Champasack Province have tested positive for Covid-19, with high infection rates...

Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh Addresses Nation on Covid-19

Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh gave a public address yesterday evening regarding the prevention and control of Covid-19 in Laos. He said that the situation around...

Man Arrested for Double Murder in Vientiane Capital

Police have arrested a man following the murder of his wife and her sister in Vientiane Capital on Monday. According to a report by Vientiane...

Laos Confirms Record Number of Covid-19 Cases as Migrant Workers Return

Laos has confirmed 170 new cases of Covid-19 today, bringing the total number of cases to 3,710. Dr. Lattanaxay Phetsouvanh spoke during the daily announcement...