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US, China Reach ‘Framework’ Deal on TikTok Ownership

By Meissa Gueye and Daniel Silva/AFP - The United States and China announced a "framework" deal on September to resolve their dispute over TikTok that calls for the Chinese-owned app to pass to US-controlled ownership. In a social media post, US President Donald Trump said, without directly naming the social...

Xayabouly Police Seize Nearly 13 Million Meth Pills in Major Drug Bust

On 10 September, police in Xayabouly Province seized nearly 13 million methamphetamine pills from...

Lao Civil Servants Eligible for Up to 6.5 Months of Maternity Leave

Female civil servants in Laos are entitled to maternity leave ranging from four to...

Asian Development Bank Funds USD 41M for Primary Healthcare in Laos

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 41 million financing package to...

Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Ban Use of Power Banks In-Flight Due to Safety Risks

Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet Air have jointly announced a ban on the use of...

Rombouts Secures UK Listing For New Single-Origin Coffee Range From Laos and Cuba

Coffee roaster Rombouts has secured a listing in the UK with the Co-operative for its brand new single-origin ground coffee. The range is sourced from Laos...

Govt to Get Tougher on Regulation of Investment Projects

The Ministry of Planning and Investment has issued an instruction that will more closely regulate government-funded investment projects from the start of work until...

Thailand to Restrict Entry Visas for Foreigners

Social media in countries bordering Thailand have been flooded with comments and queries after a notice on changes to Thailand’s visa laws was quietly...

Ministry Expected to Reveal Info Soon about Xekaman 3 Tunnel Burst

The Ministry of Energy and Mines is expected to reveal in the near future details about the penstock rupture incident of the Xekaman 3...

Poor Vientiane Students to Benefit From Children’s Rights Protection Network

Poor children in 13 targets schools around Vientiane will benefit from new network protection and increased understanding from the promotion of children’s rights. The initiative...

Xekong Hydro Plant Out of Action

The Xekhaman III hydropower plant in Xekong province has not been generating electricity for a few days since a pipe that delivers water to...