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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...

Tropical Storm Koguma Sees Heavy Rainfall Hit Laos

Tropical Storm Koguma is making its way across Vietnam today, extending into Northern Laos and causing heavy rain. The Department of Meteorology and Hydrology issued...

Lao Government Approves Pakse Expressway Route Selection

The Lao government has approved route recommendations for the Vientiane-Pakse Expressway Project. Xinhua reports that Zhang Xiaowei, Head of the International Engineering Department of Henan...

Authorities Order Trucks to Reduce Weight in Rainy Season

Vientiane Capital authorities have ordered heavy trucks to reduce their weight by 20 percent during the rainy season. According to a notice issued by the...

Second Doses of Sinopharm Vaccine Slated for July

Laos has said it will provide second doses of Sinopharm vaccine in July as it confirms another four new cases of Covid-19 today. Dr. Sisavath...

Housing for Attapeu Flood Victims Now Over 60 Percent Complete

Some 505 new homes have been completed for flood victims in Attapeu following the dam collapse of 2018. According to a report by KPL, the...

ASEAN and Chinese Foreign Ministers Meet to Discuss Myanmar and Other Regional Issues

Foreign ministers from ASEAN nations met with the Chinese foreign ministry in Chongqing on Monday to discuss regional issues at the ASEAN-China Foreign Ministers'...