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Laos Uncovers Widespread Corruption, Records Billions in Losses Over Five Years

Laos has uncovered widespread corruption cases nationwide over the past five years, identifying 334 individuals implicated in financial misconduct between 2021 and 2025, with total losses exceeding LAK 642.93 billion (nearly USD 30 million), alongside significant losses in multiple foreign currencies.  Khamphanh Phommathat, President of the State Inspection Authority (SIA),...

Laos Processes 21,003 Drug Cases, Arrests 31,289 Suspects Since 2021

Laos has made progress in its fight against drugs, with 21,003 cases handled and...

Thailand Set to Lift Afternoon Alcohol Sales Ban

Thailand is preparing to lift its afternoon alcohol sales ban to boost tourism and...

Laos, North Korea Move to Deepen Cooperation Across Multiple Sectors

Laos and North Korea have agreed to expand cooperation across multiple sectors, reflecting a...

Lao State Fuel Company Set to Transform into Public–Private Joint Venture

The Lao government is moving to restructure the Lao State Fuel Company (LSFC) into...

Dentists Get Lesson on Infection Control

The University of Health Sciences will continue to teach hygiene and infection control to dentists in order to provide a safe care and working...

Laos Reports on Science and Technological Progress in ASEAN

Senior officials from Laos joined the 9th Informal ASEAN Ministerial Meeting (IAMMST-9) and ASEAN Committee meeting on Science and Technology in Cambodia recently, aiming...

Deeper Understanding Vital for Better Sanitation in Borikhamxay

Despite some progress, Thaphabath district in Borikhamxay province still needs to increase local people's understanding of the importance of improvements to sanitation. People in target...

Round Table Meeting Aims to Advance Laos’ Development

Vientiane province will host the 2016 Round Table Implementation Meeting (RTIM) from November 24-25. Preparations included arrangements for security, accommodation, provision of equipment for use...

NA Approves Draft Amendment to Law on Public Roads

Land reserved for public roads, the unit price of public road construction projects, road classification, road funds, and road construction management are some of...

Police Outline That Luang Festival Traffic Plans

The Vientiane Traffic Police Department of the Ministry of Public Security is stationing 400 police officers around town from November 8-14 to ensure public...