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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...

Queen Mathilde of Belgium Makes Official Visit to Laos

In the first visit to Laos by a member of the Belgian royal family, Queen Mathilde met with Vice President Phankham Viphavanh at the...

Sengdara Fitness Plans Major Makeover

One of Vientiane’s modern institutions is gearing up for a facelift, as the fitness craze takes hold of the developing capital. Established in 2003...

Laos to Build First Vehicle Inspection Center

Laos aims to establish the nation’s first vehicle inspection center, focusing on the safety of road transport in the country. The new inspection center will...

Everything You Need to Know about the Laos-China Railway

The Laotian Times provides a concise, easy-to-read summary of the Laos-China Railway: Total length: 414.332 kilometers (over 62 percent consists of bridges and tunnels: 258.5 km...

Lao Government Authorizes Draft Laws for Parliamentary Debate

Seven new and amended draft laws were approved by the government cabinet on Thursday, which will be submitted for debate to the upcoming ordinary session...

First Solar Project for Laos to Launch in March

The first of several solar power projects in Laos has been set up in Vientiane Capital. The solar farm project will begin generating 10 Megawatts...