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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 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...

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...
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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...
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Xaysomboun Identifies Four Companies Over Unauthorized Gold Mining

Authorities in Xaysomboun Province have identified four companies allegedly involved in unauthorized alluvial gold...
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Laos Detains 33 Suspects in Two-Day Vientiane Cybercrime Crackdown

Lao authorities detained 33 people, all Chinese nationals, in a two-day operation targeting cybercrime...
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Ministry Issues Regulations Backing Consumer Protection Associations

The Ministry of Industry and Commerce has issued new regulations to support the formation and operation of consumer protection associations in Laos. The Lao Law...

Metamorphosis Underway for Lao Zoo

The Lao Conservation Trust for Wildlife is working hard to improve the Lao Zoo at Ban Keun, Vientiane Province, to transform it from a...

Lebanon Government Steps Down as Public Anger Mounts

The government of Lebanon has resigned in the wake of growing outrage over Tuesday's blast that destroyed areas of Beirut and killed over 200...

MRC: Mekong Countries Urged to Address Low Water Flows

The six Mekong countries are being urged to address regional low water flows as the Lower Mekong River Basin (LMB) endures record lows for...

Over 30,000 Tested for Covid-19 But Dengue Remains Threat to Laos

Laos has tested over 30,000 people for Covid-19 since January, but dengue fever could pose an even greater threat. With 20 confirmed cases, Laos is...

District Governments Begin Salary Payments via u-Money

The u-money service from Star Fintech is able to provide payment and funds transfer services and can be used for payment of wages and...
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