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Laos Requires Approval for Foreign Singers, Sets Midnight Closing Time

Vientiane Province authorities have banned bars, restaurants and other entertainment venues from bringing in foreign singers to perform without permission.  The provincial Department of Culture and Tourism issued the notice on 6 November. It applies to all entertainment businesses, restaurants, bars and tour boat operators across the province. Businesses and event...

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...

Laos, Russian Region of Tatarstan Discuss New Trade Opportunities

Russia’s Republic of Tatarstan wants to expand trade and investment with Laos, with the...

REPORT CARD: LXML Achieves A+

Today Lane Xang Minerals Limited (LXML) Sepon Mine again upheld the A+ Rating from the Ministry of Energy and Mines. LXML has maintained the...

LEADING BRITISH EDUCATION IN LAOS WITH FOBISIA AND COBIS

On the 25th February, Panyathip International School held a press conference to officially announce to the greater Vientiane community of its recent successful applications...

Ministry, Star Fintech ink deal on Conditional Cash Transfer Under the Reducing Rural Poverty and Malnutrition Project

The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has signed a contract with u-money for the Conditional Cash Transfer under the Reducing Rural Poverty and Malnutrition...

Spotify to Launch in Laos and Cambodia

Spotify has announced plans to expand into over 80 new locations worldwide, including Laos and Cambodia. The streaming service made the announcement during its Stream...

Emergency Response Center Slated for Phou Kao Lak Mountain

Authorities have discussed plans to build an emergency rescue center at Phou Kao Lak Mountain in Kasi District, Vientiane Province. According to a report by...

Warmer Weather Expected Across Central And Southern Laos This Week

The temperature will be 1 to 3 degrees higher this week across central and southern Laos, with rainfall expected in some parts of the...