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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, and collected more than LAK 2.688 billion (USD 119,000) in fines and other payments to the state, according to a provincial report. The cases involved illegal mineral extraction, including alluvial gold mining. Some operations used basic...

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...

Khammouane Gives Thakhek a New Look With Tourism Upgrades

Khammouane is investing in new cultural landmarks, restoring colonial-era buildings, and upgrading urban infrastructure...

Sangthong District Gets Tough on Illegal Entries

Authorities in Sangthong District of Vientiane Capital have stepped up monitoring of border areas to capture Lao migrant workers returning from Thailand illegally. According to...

Bokeo Authorities Issue Notice on “New Normal Life”

  Authorities have issued a notice asking residents to embrace "New Normal life" across Bokeo Province in order to ensure prevention and control of Covid-19...

Laos Suspends Humanitarian and Charter Flights

The Lao Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a notice temporarily suspending all humanitarian and charter flights. The notice reads: "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of...

Russia Provides Military Engineering Vehicles to Laos

The Russian government provided Laos with military engineering vehicles and vehicle maintenance kits as part of longstanding military ties. Russian Ambassador Vladimir A. Kalinin presented...

Laos Confirms One New Covid-19 Case

The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control announced today that Laos has confirmed one new case of Covid-19. Deputy Head of the Department of...

PM Tells Hospital Staff To Improve Interpersonal Skills

The Prime Minister of Laos has reiterated the need for hospital staff and medical workers to exercise professional ethics and improve interpersonal skills when...