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South Korean Rights Group Exposes Widespread Online Child Exploitation, Prostitution in Laos

A South Korean anti-trafficking organization has raised alarm over reports that some South Korean nationals are engaging in long-term prostitution and child exploitation in Laos, taking advantage of weak enforcement and low living costs. Speaking on CBS Radio’s Kim Hyun-jung’s News Show on 6 November, Lee Hyun-sook, Executive Director of...

New Boten-Mohan Shuttle Enhances Connectivity, Regional Integration

On 3 November, Laos and China officially launched the cross-border shuttle service between Boten...

Early Bird Tickets for Luang Prabang Music Festival Gone in Five Minutes

The inaugural Luang Prabang Music Festival (LPMF) has received an overwhelming response, with all...

Laos Launches Emergency Response After First Polio Outbreak in Nearly a Decade

Laos has confirmed its first polio outbreak in almost ten years, with three cases...

Laos Reaffirms Commitment to Inclusive Growth and Social Progress at UN Summit

Laos has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive, people-centered development and called for stronger international...

Luang Prabang Makes New York Times 2018 Travel List

Luang Prabang has been included in the New York Times annual 52 Places To Go edition of its travel section. Appearing among the likes of...

Laos and China open Joint Lab for Renewable Energy Study

Laos and China have opened a joint laboratory for the study of renewable energy in Vientiane Capital, according to a press release by the...

Vientiane to receive Airport Shuttle Bus Service

A new airport shuttle bus service will commence operations next week, taking passengers to and from Wattay International Airport. The airport shuttle buses will depart...

Laos-China Railway Project 16% Complete

Experts working on the Laos-China Railway Project, which aims to connect Bohan-Boten (Laos-China border) to Vientiane Capital by railway, have stated that progress is currently estimated...

Vientiane Organic Farmers Going Strong

Organic farmers’ groups in the sleepy capital of Laos have enjoyed a constant growth over the past couple of years. According to the Vientiane Agriculture and Forestry...

Cold, Rainy Weather to Sweep Across Laos This Week

The Department of Meteorology and Hydrology has warned that Laos could be hit with some chilly weather over the next few days due to...