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Singapore Seizes Record Rhino Horn Haul Bound for Laos

AFP - Singapore has seized over USD 800,000 worth of illegal rhino horn and animal parts hidden in air cargo bound for Laos, authorities said on 18 November, in the largest haul of its kind discovered in the city-state. Disguised as "furniture fittings", the stash was found 10 days ago...

Don Khong Named Southeast Asia’s Top Island for Cycling by National Geographic

The UK-based National Geographic Traveler has named Don Khong in Champasack, Laos, one of...

Laos Denounces Online Rumors Claiming Prime Minister Sonexay Has Resigned as Fake News

Laos firmly rejected widespread social media rumors claiming Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone had resigned,...

Laos Central Bank Faces LAK 66.86 Billion Embezzlement Loss

The Bank of the Lao PDR (BOL) is intensifying efforts to tackle corruption and...

Thai Court Orders Ex-PM Thaksin to Pay USD 500 Million Tax Bill: Reports

AFP - Thailand's Supreme Court ordered jailed former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra on 17 November...

Villa Opera: Homely High-end Italian in Vientiane

I have found a quiet bit of Italy in Vientiane where the homemade pasta is bellissimo. After the closure of the Italian restaurant L’Opera, near...

‘Fifty Shades Darker’ Banned in Laos

In the 18 months since the first cineplex opened in Laos, the Cinema Department, under the Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism has never...

Laos Keeps a Close Eye on Corruption

  Laos has found international recognition recently for a number of positive advances, however  some reports have painted a picture of rife corruption among the...

What We Know About Tham Kannalikham, Melania Trump’s Handpicked Interior Designer

Social media has been going wildly insane about Melania Trump's handpicked interior designer, Tham Kannalikham, who is expected to make the Trump's feel more homey...

The Xaysana Case: What We Know So Far

The Xaysana drug ring is currently one of the hottest topics in Southeast Asia. Regional social media is aflame with updates on Xaysana Keophimpa,...

Lao Telecom to Increase Investment for Improved Services and Market Growth

Lao Telecommunications Company (LTC) expects to see expansion of its network and telecommunications systems this year in an effort to improve services and gain...