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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...

Government to Improve Public Administration in Rural Areas

The Lao government has pledged to work diligently to improve public administration and social services for poor and vulnerable families in rural areas. The...

Laos Extends Lockdown Measures Until 19 July

Laos has extended lockdown measures until 19 July after confirming a further 32 cases of Covid-19 today. Dr. Sisavath Soutthanilaxay led the daily briefing by...

Laos To Receive AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson Vaccines This Month

A new shipment of AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccines is expected to arrive in Laos this month. Director-General of the Department of Hygiene...

Laos Detects Kappa Covid-19 Variant as 32 New Cases Recorded

Laos has confirmed the presence of the Kappa Covid-19 variant among its cases. Dr. Sisavath Soutthanilaxay led the briefing by the National Taskforce today, saying...

Paksan Authorities Deport Thai National After Illegal Entry into Laos

Paksan authorities have deported a Thai national for illegally entering the country and cohabitating with a Lao citizen. Police officers in Thaphabat District, Bolikhamxay Province,...

EDL Issues Measures Against Electricity Theft

Electricite du Laos has announced new measures against electricity theft and meter tampering, including tripling fines for infringements. The power company says that those who...