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Khammouane Signs USD 1.2 Million Deal to Develop Khounnamphone Nature Tourism Site

Khammouane has signed a concession agreement worth more than USD 1.2 million to develop a stretch of land in Ban Pha Laem, Thakhek District, into a new nature tourism destination called Khounnamphone. The provincial committee signed the agreement with KK Tourism Development Sole Co., Ltd. on 23 September. The company...

Vientiane Shuts Down KM38 Dharma Practice Center After Leader Defies Order Over Reborn Buddha Claim

On 24 September, Vientiane authorities shut down the KM38 Dharma Practice Center in Sangsai...

African Swine Fever Disrupts Pork Supplies, Beef Prices Rise in Vientiane

The pork shortage is putting pressure on Vientiane’s meat markets as African swine fever...

Corruption Crackdown in Laos’s Attapeu Province Uncovers Millions in Financial Irregularities

Attapeu authorities have detailed five years of corruption investigations and financial irregularities, including a...

Xaysomboun Identifies Four Companies Over Unauthorized Gold Mining

Authorities in Xaysomboun Province have identified four companies allegedly involved in unauthorized alluvial gold...

Loud Music Remains A Major Social Problem Despite New Regulations

Many entertainment venues in Vientiane Capital continue to play loud music despite new regulations governing noise pollution. The legal framework for suppression of noise pollution...

Udon Thani Reports Covid Case Linked to Samut Sakhon Outbreak

Authorities in Udon Thani, Thailand, have confirmed one new case of Covid-19 related to an outbreak in Samut Sakhon, with over 800 at risk. According...

Laos Extends Covid-19 Measures, Prepares for Vaccinations

Prime Minister of Laos, Mr. Thongloun Sisoulith, has instructed authorities to prepare for the provision of vaccinations as the country extends Covid-19 measures. The PM...

Laos Bans Thai Seafood Imports after Covid-19 Outbreaks

Laos has temporarily banned the import of seafood from Thailand as the Kingdom experiences a wave of new Covid-19 outbreaks. A notice issued by the...

Authorities Adjust Covid-19 Test Fees in Laos

Authorities in Laos have updated the fee structure for Covid-19 testing for both Lao citizens and foreigners, with tests ranging from LAK 50,000 to...

Government Approves Sale of Land Along Vientiane’s 450 Years Road

The government of Laos has approved the sale of land along either side of the 450 Years Road in Vientiane Capital. The Vientiane Capital Department...