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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...

Lao Authorities Trial Covid-19 Insurance and Health Tracking Devices

Authorities have begun trialing Covid-19 insurance and health tracking devices for foreign citizens entering Laos. According to a notice issued by the National Taskforce for...

Laos Makes Official Statement on Myanmar

Laos has made an official statement regarding the situation in Myanmar through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs. A statement by the Spokesperson of the Ministry...

Lao-Chinese Power Grid Company Signs Concession Agreement with Govt

Electricite du Laos Transmission Company Limited (EDL-T), the joint venture between China Southern Power Grid (CSG) and Electricite du Laos (EDL), has signed a...

Indonesian Man Confirmed as 49th Case of Covid-19 in Laos

The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control announced today that Laos has confirmed one new case of Covid-19. A 53-year-old man of Indonesian nationality,...

Thailand Announces it Could Reopen by October

Thailand could be completely reopened by October if all sectors are successful in containment efforts, according to Thailand's Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration. The country...

Man Seriously Injured in Horrific Crash in Phonthan Village, Vientiane

A man has been seriously injured during a crash in Phonthan Village, Vientiane Capital yesterday evening. According to a report by Vientiane Assistance 1624, the...