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South Korean Rights Group Exposes Widespread Online Child Exploitation, Prostitution in Laos

A South Korean anti-trafficking organization has raised alarm over reports that some South Korean nationals are engaging in long-term prostitution and child exploitation in Laos, taking advantage of weak enforcement and low living costs. Speaking on CBS Radio’s Kim Hyun-jung’s News Show on 6 November, Lee Hyun-sook, Executive Director of...

New Boten-Mohan Shuttle Enhances Connectivity, Regional Integration

On 3 November, Laos and China officially launched the cross-border shuttle service between Boten...

Early Bird Tickets for Luang Prabang Music Festival Gone in Five Minutes

The inaugural Luang Prabang Music Festival (LPMF) has received an overwhelming response, with all...

Laos Launches Emergency Response After First Polio Outbreak in Nearly a Decade

Laos has confirmed its first polio outbreak in almost ten years, with three cases...

Laos Reaffirms Commitment to Inclusive Growth and Social Progress at UN Summit

Laos has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive, people-centered development and called for stronger international...

How Social Media Has Enhanced the Lao Government’s Legitimacy

In April of 2016, after the 10th Party Congress had been concluded, it had become evident that Thongloun Sisoulith would become the next Prime...

Wedding Fashion Show Promotes Lao Matrimonial Dress

A special wedding fashion show featuring a variety of Lao traditional costumes for grooms and their brides, as well as attire for wedding parties,...

Boat Operators in Khong District Experience a Decline in Revenue

Boat operators in Nakasang village, Khong district, in the southern province of Champassak have experienced a decline in revenue due to the falling number...

Saravan Cassava Purchases Cease due to New Tax

Some cassava buyers in Saravan have decided to halt purchases of the crop after the southern province introduced a new levy on shipments of...

Ministry, Partners Seek Ways to Mitigate Climate Change Impacts on the Health Sector

Climate change took centre stage at a recent joint event organised by the Ministry of Health, WHO and UNDP to discuss about building a...

Laos, China Agree to Strengthen Border Security

Laos and China have reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen cooperation in the maintenance of security along their shared border with the signing of...