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Laos Joins 13-Market Asian Communications Network

By RDK Group 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...

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...

Vientiane Capital To Clamp Down on Illegal Parking

Authorities in Vientiane are to clamp down on illegally parked vehicles and ban parking in certain areas. The Vientiane City Office for Management and Services...

Rain and Stormy Weather Forecast for Some Parts of Laos

While the temperature will remain warm across much of Laos, rain and stormy weather are forecast for some areas. According to a notice issued by...

New Outpatient Wing at Setthathirath Hospital Nearly Complete

Construction of the outpatient wing of Setthathirath Hospital in Vientiane Capital is now over 80 percent complete. According to a report by Vientiane Mai, the...

Five-Car Pileup Biggest Accident Over Long Weekend

The long weekend saw several accidents across the country, including a five-car pileup in Vientiane Capital on Sunday. Five vehicles crashed into one another in...

Two New Covid-19 Cases Confirmed in Laos

The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control announced today that Laos has confirmed two new cases of Covid-19. Cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed by...

63,000 Unemployed in Laos During Covid-19 Pandemic

Laos has an estimated 63,000 unemployed, including those already in the country and migrant workers who have returned to Laos due to the Covid-19...