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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...

China Promises 500,000 More Doses of Sinopharm Covid-19 Vaccine

The Chinese government has confirmed it will provide another 500,000 doses of Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccines to Laos. According to a report by CRI, China will...

Laos Expecting Shipment of Pfizer Vaccine

Laos is to receive a shipment of some 100,620 doses of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine through the COVAX facility. To prepare for the arrival of...

Six Meter Sinkholes Appear in Bokeo Province

Large sinkholes have been reported at several locations in Pha Oudome District of Bokeo Province. According to a report by Bokeo Newspaper, residents in Pha...

Community Spread Continues as Laos Confirms 17 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has reported 17 new cases of Covid-19, including cases of community spread in Vientiane Capital. Dr. Sisavath Soutthanilaxay led the daily briefing by the...

Prime Minister Calls for Better Conditions and Opportunities for Children

Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh called on society to come together in creating better conditions and opportunities for children's development to ensure they can see...

Vientiane Residents Confused by Expressway Opening

Vientiane residents have expressed confusion on social media after photos and video of the Vientiane to Vang Vieng Expressway operating as normal appeared online. A...