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Lao Police Arrest Two Nationals in Cross-Border Heroin Investigation

Two Lao nationals have been arrested in Laos as part of a growing cross-border heroin trafficking investigation that began after a Thai Airways flight attendant was arrested in Australia over alleged drug smuggling, Thai authorities announced on 15 July. The suspects, identified only as Sayan and Nan, are accused by...

Nearly Half of Vientiane’s Traffic Lights Are Out of Service or Malfunctioning, Police Says

Faulty traffic lights, flooding, and a growing number of vehicles are worsening traffic congestion...

Body of Lao Victim Returned Home After Deadly Bangkok Pub Fire

The body of a 21-year-old Lao national who died in the deadly fire at...

Bolikhamxay Police Seize 1.3 Million Meth Pills in Six-Month Drug Crackdown

Police in Bolikhamxay Province seized more than 1.3 million methamphetamine pills and arrested 162...

Laos Opens New Route for Businesses to Protect Product Designs Abroad

From 14 October, Lao designers and businesses will be able to protect the look...

PM Calls for more Proficient Workforce

Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith has called for the workforce to be strengthened so that Lao goods and services can compete with those of other...

140 Fires Inflict Property Damage Nationwide in 2016

A total of 140 fires were reported around the country this year, killing one person, injuring two others and causing over 115 billion kip...

Laos Gets $850,000 Containerized Data Center

Laos' first state-run data center opened recently, funded by a Japanese program supporting environmentally sound technology. The facility marks "a big step" toward improving the...

Ministry To Draft New Health Insurance Law

The Ministry of Health plans to introduce a Health Insurance Law to improve the healthcare system and ensure patients benefit as intended. It is expected...

Ministry Renews Registration for Illegal foreign workers

Authorities have extended registration for illegal foreign expatriates who are working in Laos illegally, the Minister of Labour and Social Welfare has said. The extension...

Lao People’s Army to Modernize

Party Secretary General and President Bounnhang Vorachit has called for the modernization and improvement of the Lao People's Army and encouraged military personnel to...