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Sekong Targets Skilled Labour Growth Amid Rising Demand from Energy Sector

Sekong Province has registered and issued work permits to over 1,800 foreign workers in the past five years, aiming to strengthen labour management and support socio-economic development. Between 2021 and 2025, a total of 1,858 foreign workers were granted official permits, including 548 renewals. The majority of these workers came...

14 killed, 124 Missing in Taiwan After Barrier Lake Burst

AFP - At least 14 people were killed when a decades-old lake barrier burst...

Laos–China Railway Drives Surge in Trade, Travel Across Borders

Since its launch in December 2021, the Laos-China Railway has significantly enhanced Laos’s connectivity...

Vientiane Province to Upgrade Tourism Sector with USD-7-million Deluxe Hotel Project

Authorities in Vang Vieng are moving forward with plans to develop the district into...

Pétanque Dropped from 2025 Southeast Asian Games Over Thai Federation Scandal

The World Pétanque and Bowls Federation has officially banned all pétanque (boules) competitions from...

Laos to Offer Free Wi-Fi at Landmarks in Vientiane

Laos has launched a project to offer free Wi-Fi at landmarks in its capital Vientiane in a move to cater to not only the...

Floods Continue to Devastate Southern Laos

Several southern provinces in Laos have been hit by severe floods after two consecutive tropical storms lashed the region earlier this week. Lao media is...

Cambodian FM to Visit Laos, Solve Border Dispute

Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn is visiting Laos from 5-6 September in a working visit to resolve the border dispute. Lao...

Laos to Develop Gold Mine in Xaysomboun

Laos, home to one of the largest gold mines in the world, is set to see a new gold mine operation commence in Xaysomboun...

Severe Floods Hit Southern Laos, Salavanh in Need of Urgent Assistance

The southern region of Laos been devastated by severe floods after two consecutive tropical storms hit the region. Affected areas include Champasack, Salavanh, Sekong, Attapeu,...

South Korean President to Visit Laos, Seeks Further Cooperation

South Korean President Moon Jae-in is to visit Laos between September 5 and 6 in a move that would further facilitate the country’s new...