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Laos Warns Public, Businesses Not to Engage with Scam, Gambling Networks

Laos has warned businesses and the public not to assist online scam or gambling networks, as authorities expand their nationwide crackdown on cybercrime and transnational criminal groups. A new order issued by the Ministry of Public Security on 15 July directs authorities across the country to step up efforts against...

Laos Requires Approval for Home EV Chargers, Tightens Rules on Charging Stations

Residents across Laos will now need government approval before installing electric vehicle (EV) charging...

Attapeu Court Convicts Nine in Financial Crime Case, Orders Return of Billions

The Attapeu Provincial People's Court convicted nine people on 16 July over illegal currency...

Laos Launches Cultural Association to Preserve Heritage, Build Soft Power

On 16 July, Laos established a new cultural association tasked with preserving national heritage...

Laos Breaks Silence on Vang Vieng Tourist Deaths, Files Tiger Vodka Charges

Lao prosecutors will bring criminal charges against the owner of the Tiger Vodka factory...

The Aftermath of the Sang Jiang Market Fire

In the aftermath of the Sang Jiang fire, it is clear that the destruction of the Chinese market has been total and indiscriminate. It...

Miss Grand Laos 2017 Revealed

Chinnaly Norasing, also known as MG19, has just been declared the winner of the first ever Miss Grand Laos 2017. Ms Norasing is the...

Fire at Sang Jiang: Chinese Market Ablaze

Vientiane, 17:00 A severe fire has broken out at Sang Jiang Chinese Market in Vientiane Capital. Firefighters are on the scene, however the fire has...

Coffee, bagels and a loving push (the true Joma story)

Words: Francis Savanhkham Photos: Phoonsab Thevongsa Way back in 1994, a Canadian living in Vientiane opened a bakery. Much and More, as it was then called,...

Majority of Mental Health Issues Remain Untreated in Laos

Like all countries, the number of Lao citizens who suffer from mental health issues are abundant. However, due to the lack of treatment options...

Pakngum Bridge Construction Underway Due to 2015 Tragedy

More than forty percent of construction for the new bridge crossing the Nam Ngum River, that will connect Nabong village to Thakokhay village in...