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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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Vietnam Assists Laos in Fight Against Covid-19

The Vietnamese government has provided Laos with USD 500,000 as well as 35 medical personnel and supplies to help the country in its fight...

Authorities Address Lockdown Rumors as Laos Confirms 60 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has confirmed 60 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 1,026. Following 1,463 in the last 24...

Police Issue Warning to Obstinate Covid Patients

Police were called to Vientiane's Settathirath hospital last week to speak with patients who refused to follow measures and guidelines issued by doctors. According...

Lao Police Confirm Case 59 in Custody, Will Face Legal Action

Police in Laos have confirmed that Ms. Monemina (Tyna), or Case 59, has been taken into custody after leaving hospital. Lieutenant Colonel Vilaphone Phayboun, Head...

Laos Confirms 33 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has confirmed 33 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 966. Dr. Phonepaseuth Saymongkhoun, Deputy Director-General of...

Laos to Prosecute Thai Covid Patient After Discharge from Hospital

Authorities in Laos will pursue legal action against a Thai national for illegally crossing the Mekong River into Laos after he is discharged from...
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