On 24 September, Vientiane authorities shut down the KM38 Dharma Practice Center in Sangsai village, Pakngum district, after its leader declared herself the reincarnation of Phra Sri Ariya Metrai, the Maitreya Buddha that Buddhist tradition says will one day appear on earth to succeed Gautama Buddha.
Under the 24 September...
The Government of Laos plans to build a new expressway linking Luang Prabang with Oudomxay, drastically reducing travel time between the two provinces.
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The Government of Laos has signed an agreement with Muang Khong Clean Energy to build a solar power plant at Khong District, Champasack Province.
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A Vientiane shop owner has been fined LAK 6 million for illegally dumping waste in Sikhottabong District.
Lao Youth Radio reports that a concerned citizen...
RHB Banking Group has appointed Frankie Choong Seang Heng as new chief executive officer of RHB Bank Lao.
Frankie has more than 30 years’ experience...
Over 150 Lao employees have begun a training course on train driving and maintenance in preparation for the opening of the Laos-China Railway.
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US President-elect Joe Biden has promised to restore respected leadership on the world stage, announcing that as President he will advance the security, prosperity,...
