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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 a man attempting to transport them for sale in Vientiane Capital. The case was made public on 15 September. According to a report from Khop district, authorities became suspicious of a heavy-duty truck without a license...

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...

Malaysia’s Largest Island State Aims to Be Region’s ‘Green Battery’

By Jan HENNOP/AFP - Malaysia's verdant, river-crossed state of Sarawak is charging ahead with...

Oudomxay Planning to Roll Out Welcome Mat for Visitors

Oudomxay province is setting its sights on developing tourist attractions so as to bring in more Chinese investors and visitors. Chinese visitors are steadily increasing...

Huawei Technologies Launches GR5 2017 in Laos

VIENTIANE - Annita, brand ambassador of Huawei Technologies (Laos), sings at the launch event of Huawei GR5 2017, in Vientiane, capital of Laos, Dec....

How Social Media Has Enhanced the Lao Government’s Legitimacy

In April of 2016, after the 10th Party Congress had been concluded, it had become evident that Thongloun Sisoulith would become the next Prime...

Ziggy Stardust Snake Discovered in Northern Laos

This rainbow-headed snake, Parafimbrios lao, has been likened to David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust character. It was found among steep karst cliffs in northern Laos and...

No More Roaming Fees for Unitel Subscribers

Mobile phone users in Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam – the so-called CLV countries – will not have to pay roaming charges if they make...

Govt, Partners Examine Trafficking Threat

Officials from concerned line ministries and their international partners have reaffirmed their commitment to enhance cooperation and joint efforts to combat the serious threats...