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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...

Lao National Single Window, a unique system to ease imports, exports at all borders

Lao National Single Window (LNSW) – The Ministry of Finance has issued an official notification of the use of the computerised platform of the...

Lao Food Festival Promotes Food and Culture of Laos

The Lao Food Festival 2021 held in Vientiane Capital is being held this week to promote the food and culture of Laos. Vendors are happy...

Chinese Decorations Reappear on Vientiane Streets

Authorities have reinstalled temporary decorations around Vientiane Capital in celebration of Lao-China cooperation. Chinese insignia and signage were spotted being installed along Quai Fa Ngum...

Nine-Year-Old Car Thief Apprehended In Bolikhamxay

A nine-year-old-boy and an accomplice have been arrested for stealing a car in Bolikhamxay Province. According to a report by Bolikhamxay Security News, a 9-year-old...

Businessman Speaks Out Against Littering In Vang Vieng

A prominent local businessman has spoken out against littering by tourists in Vang Vieng and across the country. Entrepreneur and intrepid traveler Mr. Inthy Deuansavanh...

Laos Holds Successful Elections, Results Could Be Announced Next Week

Elections for the ninth National Assembly and Provincial People's Councils were held across Laos on Sunday, with results to be heard as early as...