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Laos Halts New Work Permits, Labor Visas for Bangladeshi Nationals Through 2026

Laos has suspended the approval of new work permits, labor import plans and labor projects for Bangladeshi nationals nationwide from 1 September through the end of 2026, the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare announced. In a directive issued on 9 September, the ministry said the measure aims to curb...

OP-ED: Cluster Bombs Still Threaten Lao Farmers Decades After War

By Eli Mechanic, Country Director for MAG Laos (Mines Advisory Group) In the early hours...

Xayabouly African Swine Fever Outbreak Kills 5,400 Pigs, Poses No Risk to Humans

The African Swine Fever has spread across six districts of Xayabouly Province since the...

Vietnam-Backed Bauxite Project in Laos Moves Toward 2028 Production

A major bauxite project in southern Laos is moving closer to production, with Lao...

China-Laos Railway Sees 50 Percent Rise In Cross-Border Passengers

Passenger traffic on the China–Laos Railway has increased significantly this year, boosting tourism and...

China Southern Airlines Opens Vientiane-Guangzhou Flight

China Southern Airlines has officially launched its Vientiane - Guangzhou flight, which is hoped will bring greater numbers of tourists to both cities. The flight...

Thai Border Officials Get Tough on Borrowed Vehicles

Thai authorities at the Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge border crossing are cracking down on borrowed vehicles. According to a sign recently erected at the bridge, from...

BREAKING: Fire at World Trade Center

Dec 3 - A severe fire has broken out at the World Trade Center site near Kouvieng, Vientiane Capital. Firefighters are on the scene, based on eyewitness accounts,...

Vientiane Water Utility Issues Public Announcement

Nov 30 - In response to shortfalls in revenue, the Vientiane State Water Supply Enterprise’s (VSWSE) issued an announcement to the general public, urging...

Dec 2 National Day Celebrations – Past & Present

If you've ever wondered what the Dec 2 National Day Celebrations looked like in Laos, here's a video clip of the past spectacular displays...

Diplomatic Corps Wish Laos a Happy 42nd Birthday

Friday, Dec 1 - On the occasion of Laos' 42nd birthday, the diplomatic corps together with resident representatives of international organizations paid a visit to...