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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...

Mekong River Levels See Slight Increase, Monsoon Rains to Begin Earlier

Water levels in some sections of the Mekong River have increased slightly over the last seven days, the Mekong River Commission (MRC) Secretariat said...

No New Wheels for Attapeu Officials

Authorities in Attapeu Province cancelled a purchase order for new vehicles under the state budget on Wednesday last week following a stern warning from...

Laos to Receive 564,000 Doses of Covid-19 Vaccine Under COVAX AMC

Laos has been allocated an initial tranche of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine through the COVAX initiative. According to a notice posted on the Facebook page...

Thailand Opens Replica Luang Prabang Town at Bangkok Shopping Mall

A shopping mall in Thailand has opened a replica Luang Prabang display offering Thais the chance to experience the tourist town of Laos while...

Sex Workers Tested for Sexually Transmitted Diseases at Golden Triangle SEZ

Over thirty sex workers employed in the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone have tested positive for sexually transmitted diseases. According to a notice issued by...

New IFC Report Proposes Action Plan to Support FDI Opportunities in Laos

Developing a holistic investment strategy along with continued regulatory reforms will help the Lao PDR attract more diverse and higher-quality foreign direct investment (FDI),...