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New Lao-Thai Bridge Close to Completion

Construction of the fifth “Friendship Bridge” across the Mekong River, linking Bolikhamxay Province in Laos and Bueng Kan Province in Thailand, is now 96.64 percent complete. The project is on track to finish on schedule, with plans to lay the final concrete in March, connecting the two sides of the...

Laos Ends Visa Special Exemption Policy After Visit Laos Year 2024

Laos has officially ended its visa exemption and extended stay policy for several countries,...

Groom Killed at His Wedding, Suspect Arrested

Murder at Wedding in Xayaboury.   A wedding celebration turned to tragedy on the evening of...

Lower Inflation in Laos in 2024, but Cost of Living Remains High

Laos’s inflation rate dropped in 2024 to 21,3 percent, down from 31,2 percent in...

Lao Government Addresses 73,000 Illegal Workers Abroad

The Lao government has revealed that more than 73,000 Lao workers are currently working...

Vientiane-Xekong Bus Crash Kills Three

A Vientiane-Xekong bus lost control and rolled onto its roof in Xonephak village, Xanasomboun district, Champassak province, killing three passengers.According to Champassak provincial police,...

Pertussis Cases Reported in Xieng Khuang and Borikhamxay

Some pertussis cases reported in Nonghet district of Xieng Khuang province in July and in Viengthong district of Borikhamxay province over the last two...

Government Discusses Draft National Land Policy

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has held discussions to research and improve the draft national land policy as well as the plan...

Officials Vow Food Safety for Summits’ Guests

Health officials have intensified inspections to ensure hygienic foods are served to thousands of delegates and media personnel planning to attend the ASEAN Summit...

Over 300 Business People, Academia to Attend ABIS 2016

More than 300 business people, academia, and speakers from institutes in and out of ASEAN are expected to attend the ASEAN Business and Investment...

Mekong Water Levels Remain at Safe Heights

Mekong water levels in central and southern provinces are still lower than warning levels despite heavy rain that struck the region this month.The water...