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Laos Pushes Ahead with USD 5 Billion Luang Prabang Mekong Dam, on Track for 2030

The USD 5 billion Luang Prabang hydropower dam on the Mekong River remains on track to begin generating electricity in 2030, with construction now more than 72 percent complete, Lao and Thai officials said following a high-level site visit on 18 July. The project is one of several major dams...

Sihom Night Market Vendors Left in Limbo Ahead of 25 July Closure

Sihom Night Market in Vientiane Capital will officially close on 25 July, but with...

Laos Suspends Vientiane Private Hospital Suspected of Organ Trafficking

The Ministry of Health announced the immediate closure of BLL Hospital after a Taiwanese...

Laos Must Spend More on Healthcare as Costs Rise, World Bank Says

Healthcare in Laos is under growing financial pressure, and the country can no longer...

Thailand, China and Vietnam Fuel Laos’ Tourism Growth in 2026

Laos welcomed nearly 2.6 million international tourists in the first half of 2026, up...

Low Tourist Numbers Have Little Impact on Tourism Income

Tourism is one of Laos' major income earners. And it is said that Laos was drastically affected by the sudden drop in tourists coming in...

World Trade Center Fire Caused by Welding Accident

A fire that broke out at the construction site of the World Trade Center in Nongchanh Village, Vientiane Capital, was caused by a welding...

First Aid Workshop for Parents to Offer Valuable Training

Japan Heart will hold a free workshop on first aid as part of Panyathip International School’s ongoing monthly series for the parenting community at...

Laos Expresses Concern Over North Korea Nuclear Program

A senior Lao diplomat has expressed grave concern over North Korea's recent test of an intercontinental ballistic missile, and joined concerned nations in calling on Pyongyang...

New Lao National Museum Building Officially Complete

Construction of the new site of the Lao National Museum has been completed. A handover ceremony was held on 1 December at the site...

Russia Becomes 11th Country to Offer VISA Exemptions to Lao Nationals

In an attempt to promote tourism in their respective countries, Laos and Russia have enacted a VISA exemption for their ordinary passport holding (as opposed to service and diplomatic...