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Laos Debunks Rumors of Sending Troops to Fight in Ukraine

Laos has refuted recent claims circulating in “several foreign news outlets” alleging that Laos is preparing to send troops to join Russia’s military operations in Ukraine, state media reported. According to these reports, the Russian military press service was said to be attempting to persuade Lao soldiers and citizens to...

Laos Clears Over 35,000 UXO Items in First Half of 2025, but Children Remain at Risk

Laos cleared more than 35,000 unexploded ordnance (UXO) items in the first half of...

Vientiane Capital Approves Tap Water Price Increase

On 9 July, the Vientiane Capital People’s Council approved a proposal to increase tap...

‘Hippo Birthday’: Thailand’s Moo Deng Marks One Year Old

By Montira RUNGJIRAJITTRANON/AFP - Thailand's pygmy hippo, Moo Deng, marked her first birthday on 10...

Laos Launches Climate-Smart Farming Project in Six Provinces

Laos is stepping up efforts to tackle climate-related food insecurity and open new export...

Vice Prime Minister Receives Linfox President

Deputy Prime Minister Somdy Douangdy on Aug 15 in Vientiane received Peter Fox, President of Linfox, as the latter was in Laos for the...

Vietnam Supports Writing Skills Lessons for Lao Media Personnel

Nghe An province, Vietnam: The Ministry of Information and Communications of Vietnam is continuing its support for a writing course on economic, political, and social...

Rare Long Leng Lumber’s Illegal Loggers Not From Laos, Source Claims

Investigations into the identity of illegal loggers who cut down 70 long leng trees in forests along the border between Laos and Vietnam are...

Civil Code Draft Nears Completion

The development of a draft of a civil code for the country is close to its completion with the expectation of submission for government...

Laos Hopes to Export Electricity to Singapore by 2020

Laos expects it will be able to export electricity to Singapore by 2020 as its officials are speeding up talks with the countries involved. Deputy...

Beware of a Rising Mekong This Month

People who live along the Mekong River across the country should be aware of possible rising water levels this month and other severe conditions...