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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...

Counterfeit Vaccination Certificates and Travel Documents Circulate in Laos

Authorities have clarified a rumor regarding the circulation of counterfeit Covid-19 vaccine certificates and travel documents. According to a report by Lao National Radio, reports...

Laos Confirms 13 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has recorded another 13 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 2,067. Dr. Phonepaseuth Saymongkhoun lead the...

Republic of Korea and Laos University of Health Sciences Sign MOU Commemoration Webinar

Korea's Inje University and the Lao University of Health Sciences (UHS) hosted an MOU Agreement Commemoration Webinar on 17 June. The two Universities have signed...

Lao Airlines to Resume Flights Under Strict Covid-19 Measures

Lao Airlines has announced it will resume domestic flights under strict Covid-19 safety measures from 25 June. The airline suspended almost all flights as the...

Police Detain Foreigner for Violating Lockdown Orders

Police were called to a residence in Vientiane Capital to deal with partygoers who violated lockdown orders issued by the Prime Minister's Office. According to...

Covid-19 Lockdown Measures Eased in Luang Prabang

Following a further 15-day nationwide extension of Covid-19 prevention measures across Laos, the Luang Prabang Provincial Covid Taskforce has issued its own extended measures. According...