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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 and payment providers to block card transactions linked to exchanges that are not licensed by the central bank. The Bank of the Lao PDR (BOL) issued the notice on 31 July to commercial banks and payment...

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)...
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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...
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Vientiane Shuts Down KM38 Dharma Practice Center After Leader Defies Order Over Reborn Buddha Claim

On 24 September, Vientiane authorities shut down the KM38 Dharma Practice Center in Sangsai...
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African Swine Fever Disrupts Pork Supplies, Beef Prices Rise in Vientiane

The pork shortage is putting pressure on Vientiane’s meat markets as African swine fever...
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United States Presents Personal Protective Equipment and Supplies to Lao Minister of Health

U.S. Ambassador Dr. Peter M. Haymond presented personal protective equipment and hygiene supplies to Minister of Health Dr. Bounfeng Phoummalysith, on Tuesday as part...

Laos Forms Special Taskforce to Combat Fake News

Authorities have established a special taskforce to monitor and respond to illegal online media and fake news in Laos. According to a notice issued by...

Laos Sees Trade Deficit of USD 64 million in April

Laos recorded a trade deficit of USD 64 million in April, according to information from the Lao Trade Portal. Xinhua reports that exports from Laos...

Laos Confirms Five New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has confirmed 5 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of cases to 1,883. Dr. Sisavath Soutthanalaxay led the daily briefing by the...

Beauty Salons Shut Down in Vientiane Capital

Beauty salons and hairdressers in Vientiane Capital have failed to comply with the lockdown order issued by the mayor. According to a report by Lao...

Back to School for Some Students in Ton Pheung District

Primary and secondary schools in Ton Pheung district, Bokeo province, reopened certain classes on Monday in areas unaffected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Schools in the...
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