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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)...

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...

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...

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...

Laos Confirms 105 Cases of Covid-19 as Infections Surge in Bokeo

Laos has confirmed 105 new cases of Covid-19 today, with many of the latest cases recorded in Bokeo Province. According to the daily announcement by...

Laos Considers Policy to Assist Poor Families During Covid-19 Crisis

The government of Laos is now considering a policy to assist poor families or vulnerable individuals who have been affected by the Covid-19 crisis. According...

Laos Confirms 46 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has confirmed 46 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 1,072. After 1,072 tests conducted in the...

Christina Lasasimma Arrives in Florida to Compete in Miss Universe Pageant

Christina Lasasimma arrived in Florida, United States of America on Saturday to compete in the Miss Universe 2020 pageant. The Lao model departed Laos from...

China Delivers Assistance to Laos as Covid-19 Hits Hard

The Chinese government has provided Laos with 25 medical personnel and equipment to help the country in its fight against Covid-19. According to a report...

Laos Extends Lockdown Until 20 May Amid Second Wave of Covid-19

Deputy Prime Minister and Head of the National Taskforce, Kikeo Khaikhamphitoun, has moved to extend the lockdown period for Laos until 20 May. Deputy Prime...