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Teen Attacks Ex-Girlfriend During Hmong New Year Festival

On 1 January, a teenage boy attacked his ex-girlfriend during the Hmong New Year celebrations  in Yuan village, Paek district, Xieng Khouang after seeing the girl attending the festival with another man.  According to the Xieng Khouang Public Security Office, the 15-year-old boy, in a fit of rage, confronted her,...

Bank of Laos Issues Warning Over Counterfeit Yuan Bills in Luang Prabang

The Bank of Laos in Luang Prabang has issued a warning about counterfeit banknotes...

Xayaboury Produces 1.56 Million Tons of Cassava in 2024, Boosts Exports to Thailand

In 2024, farmers in four southern districts of Xayaboury Province cultivated nearly 54,000 hectares...

Vietnam, Laos Promote Trade, Industrial, Energy Cooperation

On 3 January, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam and the Lao...

Covid-Like Virus Rises in China, Experts Say Not to Worry

In December 2024, China saw a rise in respiratory infections, particularly among children under...

Fatal Fortnight in Capital Claims Six Lives

Six victims died in road accidents in the capital over the two weeks from August 1-14, according to the Vientiane Traffic Police Department. The department...

Three Villages in Borikhamxay Announced as Open-defecation Free

Three villages in Borikhamxay province - Houayhai, Tapae and Pameuang in Pakkading, Borikhan and Viengthong districts - have now been officially announced as open-...

Handicraft Sector Needs to Increase Understanding of Silk Production

The Lao Handicrafts Association (LHA) needs to increase the understanding and importance of sericulture to local people so they can support the sector further,...

EPF Extends Support to Combat Illegal Hunting and Trading of Wildlife

The Environmental Protection Fund (EPF) has budgeted over US$ 1 million for two projects aiming to support the combat of illegal hunting and trading...

Malaysia Leads Top Foreign Investors in Champassak Province

Malaysia tops the list of investors in Champassak province during the last nine months of this year which covered 37 percent of all foreign...

Savannakhet’s Soui Lake Set for Tourism Development

Champhone district authorities have submitted plans and a budget for a comprehensive tourism development at Soui Lake in Savannakhet to the provincial office for...