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Vietnam-Backed Bauxite Project in Laos Moves Toward 2028 Production

A major bauxite project in southern Laos is moving closer to production, with Lao and Vietnamese officials now turning their attention to the environmental risks and community impacts of the operation. A workshop in Vientiane on 10 September brought together officials and project developers to discuss management, technical standards and...

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...

Laos Exempts Residential Electricity Use Up to 300 kWh from VAT

Residential electricity users in Laos will be exempt from the 10 percent Value-Added Tax...

Laos Steps Up Crackdown on Beauty Clinics, Orders Dr. Nith to Halt Procedures

The Ministry of Health has ordered Dr. Nith Beauty Center, a local beauty clinic...

Laos Prepares For ASEAN Para Games With 12-Sport Bid

Laos is preparing to compete in 12 sports at the 14th ASEAN Para Games...

Laos to Ship 20,000 Tonnes of Organic Rice to China

Chinese premier Li Keqiang has approved an order for 20,000 tonnes of genuine organic rice to be delivered to China from Laos. During a meeting...

NRA Aims to Clear UXO From 50,000 Hectares

The National Regulatory Authority (NRA) for the UXO/Mine Action segment has set an objective to clear and eradicate unexploded ordnances on 53,737 hectares of...

Inspector Calls for Support on Anti-Corruption Measures

In response to enquiries from National Assembly (NA) members regarding the performance of GIA over the past year, President of the Government Inspection Authority...

First Holiday Inn to Enter Laos 2019

With construction slated to be completed by 2019, the first Holiday Inn will be opening up its doors in Laos for the very first...

Entertainment Venues Ordered to Stay 500-Meters Clear of Schools

Entertainment venues will soon be prohibited from conducting business within 500 meters of schools and educational institutions. With the National University of Laos (NUoL)...

Luang Prabang Film Festival Announces 2017 Lineup

The Luang Prabang Film Festival (LPFF) has announced the lineup for its eighth annual event, which will run 8-13 December 2017. Official selections are made...