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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...

Thailand Urges Laos to Resume Seafood Imports

Laos and Thailand have set up a joint committee to find a solution on the issue of seafood imports after the Fisheries Department of...

106 Killed in Road Accidents Across Laos in January

The road accident death toll reached 106 in January across the country, with the number of accidents increasing compared to previous months. According to a...

Laos Disqualifies Candidate From Upcoming Elections

Laos has disqualified an election candidate in the running for a seat at the Vientiane Capital People's Council for providing ambiguous biographical information. According to...

Severe Accidents in Vientiane Amid Lunar New Year Festivities

Shocking road accidents have been reported across Vientiane Capital over the weekend amid Lunar New Year and Valentine's Day celebrations. A man lost his leg...

Laos to Register Taxpayer Identity Numbers for Individuals

Authorities have announced that Lao citizens and foreigners with income in Laos must register for a taxpayer identification number. According to a notice issued by...

Mekong River Drops to “Worrying” Levels, Some Sections Turn Blue-green

Mekong River water levels between Jinghong hydropower station in China’s Yunnan province and the Mekong Delta in Vietnam have fallen to worrying levels, the...