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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...

Three Border Officials Among New Infections in Champasack Province

Three border officials are among the new cases of Covid-19 confirmed in Laos as the country records 108 new cases of Covid-19 today. Dr. Lattanaxay...

Over 1 Million Covid-19 Vaccines Donated by United States through COVAX Facility Arrive in Laos

Laos has received a new shipment of Covid-19 vaccines donated by the United States through the COVAX Facility. The COVAX Facility is a partnership co-led...

Vientiane Police Make Arrests in Two-Ton Amphetamines Haul

Police in Vientiane Capital have arrested a man for drug trafficking, seizing approximately two tons of amphetamines. The man, identified as Mr. Neng Xong, a...

Laos Confirms 95 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has confirmed 95 new cases of Covid-19 today, bringing the total number of cases to 3,187. Dr. Lattanaxay Phetsouvanh led the daily briefing by...

Authorities Search for Infected Golden Triangle Workers in Luang Prabang

Authorities are actively searching for workers who traveled to Luang Prabang Province from the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone, raising concern about the spread...

April Super-spreader “Tyna” Receives Court Sentence in Laos

The Vientiane Capital People's Court has sentenced Ms. Monemina "Tyna", known as Case 59, to three years in prison for her role in the...