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Laos Hands Over Three Thai Fugitives to Thailand Under Strengthened Cross-Border Cooperation

On 20 November, Laos handed over three Thai nationals wanted on drug-related charges to Thai authorities.  Earlier on that day, Lao security officials coordinated with their Thai counterparts at the First Lao–Thai Friendship Bridge in Vientiane to transfer the fugitives, who had crossed into Laos to evade arrest warrants issued...

Laos Launches Major Local Government Shake-Up with 640 New Sub-Districts

The government has greenlighted a nationwide overhaul of local governance, approving the establishment of...

Accident in Texas Leaves Two Lao-American Monks in Critical Condition

Two Buddhist monks participating in the nationwide Walk of Peace initiative to Washington, D.C.,...

Vietnam Flooding Submerges Homes, Kills 41, After Relentless Rain

AFP - Rescuers plucked stranded people from the rooftops of submerged homes as widespread...

Laos Opens Chinese Market to Longan, Durian Exports

On 13 November, Laos and China strengthened their agricultural partnership, opening new export opportunities...

Laos; a Key Part in the Grand Scheme of Things

The “One Belt, One Road” initiative is a crucial part of China’s development strategy to deepen economic cooperation with countries in Asia, Europe and...

On the Table: Building a Startup Community in Vientiane’s First Co-Working Space

The life of a freelancer and startup can be a lonely and tough one, especially when you don’t even have an office to work...

Staying On Top: How 108 Jobs is Riding the Startup Wave

When it comes to technology-based start-ups – or any new business, for that matter – disruption is the name of the game. You want...

Trillions of Kip Emerge From State Audit

Following an audit conducted by the State Audit Organization, an estimated 3.135 trillion kip (USD 384.776 million) has been uncovered as additional revenue, representing...

Or-Laam: A Dish Fit For A King

It wasn’t an easy job, being a Lao king. Imagine the discomfort of having to dress in the finest silk and adorned in the...

Naked Espresso: Bringing Café Cool to Vientiane

When he arrived in Sydney as a student in 2001, Ariya Khamvongsa spent his first days sightseeing. But as he took in the famous Darling...