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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...

Prime Minister Puts The Brakes on New Vehicles

Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith warned provincial leaders against purchasing new vehicles from the state budget, saying it is against the government's policy on austerity. Vientiane...

Coconut Water Becomes Overnight Aphrodisiac in Laos and Thailand

Fresh coconut water has become an overnight sensation in Laos and Thailand due to a belief that it helps to improves sexual performance in men. Social...

Laos Holds Elections for National Assembly and Provincial Council Seats

Candidates have begun competing to win public votes for seats in the National Assembly and Provincial People’s Councils in elections throughout the country. According to...

NUOL Launches Plastic Waste Management Training Centre

The Faculty of Environmental Sciences, National University of Laos (NUOL), has launched a Plastic Waste Management Training Center, as it prepares to introduce a...

Traffic Lights in Vientiane Capital Undergo Repairs

A number of sets of traffic lights in Vientiane Capital have been successfully repaired and upgraded, according to the Vientiane City Office for Management...

Vientiane Capital to Establish New District

A new district is to be established in Vientiane Capital, set to become its tenth district. Authorities in Vientiane Capital have taken steps to establish...