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Laos Joins 13-Market Asian Communications Network

Vientiane-based agency joins One Asia Communications as regional leaders examine how artificial intelligence is reshaping brand discovery, reputation and trust. Laos has joined One Asia Communications (OAC), a regional network of independent communications agencies spanning 13 Asian markets, with Vientiane-based RDK Group representing the country. The membership was introduced at the...

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,...

Lao, Thai Textile Traditions Meet in Dress at Bangkok Exhibition

A gown combining Thai silk and Lao fabric brought two neighbouring countries' textile traditions...

Heavy Rainfall Blamed for Rare Earth Reservoir Breach in Houaphanh

Heavy rainfall caused a reservoir used by a rare earth mining company to breach...

3,000 People Affected by Floods in Xayaboury

Villages in Xayaboury District of Xayaboury Province have been hit by serious floods after days of torrential rain in northern Laos. Several villages in the...

China Provides Another 500,000 Doses of Sinopharm Vaccine to Laos

Laos has received another batch of Sinopharm Covid-19 Vaccines containing 500,000 doses from the Chinese government. The fifth shipment of China’s Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine arrived...

Vietnam Postpones SEA Games Until Next Year

The 31st Southeast Asian Games, which were set to take place in Vietnam this year, have been postponed until next year amid Coronavirus concerns. The...

Laos Sees Widespread Flooding in Wake of Tropical Storm Koguma

Parts of northern and central Laos have been hit by floods after Tropical Storm Koguma blew across Laos over the weekend. Floods and landslides triggered...

Covid-19 Cases Rise in Laos as Country Exceeds 2,000 Total Cases

Community transmitted cases of Covid-19 in Laos are back on the rise, with the country recording over 2,000 total cases. Dr. Lattanaxay Phetsouvanh lead the...

New Covid-19 Case in Luang Namtha Draws Concern

Laos has confirmed six cases across three provinces today, with a case in Luang Namtha drawing public attention. Dr. Lattanaxay Phetsouvanh led the briefing by...