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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 million) to Laos on 9 November, supporting efforts to restore transport routes damaged by natural disasters. The delivery is part of a JPY 1.7 billion (USD 10.76 million) grant under Japan’s Economic and Social Development Program....

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...

Oudomxay Investigates Eight Illegal Gold Mining Cases, Public Questions Official Oversight

Authorities in Oudomxay Province have investigated eight cases of illegal mining, prosecuted 10 people,...

Finalists for the 2021 Experience Mekong Showcases Announced

The Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office is announcing the 15 Finalists of the Experience Mekong Showcases 2021 from Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam, as well...

Laos Sees Record Number of Covid-19 Cases and Sixth Death

Laos has confirmed 280 new cases of Covid-19 today, a record number as migrant workers continue to cross the border returning home. Dr. Phonepaseuth Xayamoungkhoun...

Savannakhet Prepares Quarantine Center to Accommodate 10,000 People

Savannakhet authorities are scrambling to construct quarantine centers to accommodate the flood of migrant workers returning from Thailand. A building in Nonsaard Village, Kaysone Phomvihane...

Residents Urge Government to Address Rising Cost of Living

Residents and merchants in Vientiane Capital have urged the government to intervene and address the rising cost of living. A weakening local currency (LAK) has...

Laos Prepares for Reopening of Tourism Under New Normal Conditions

The government of Laos has instructed the tourism ministry to coordinate with localities around the country to prepare for the reopening of tourism under...

Government to Continue Compensating Residents Affected by Laos-China Railway

The Lao government will provide over LAK 465 billion in compensation to those who have been affected by the Laos-China railway project. According to a...