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Bear Paws, Pangolin Meat Seized in Vientiane Restaurant Raid Amid Laos’ Wider Crackdown

Lao authorities have stepped up their crackdown on illegal wildlife trade after raiding a Chinese-owned restaurant in central Vientiane, one of several wildlife enforcement operations carried out this year. On 18 May, officers from the Law Enforcement Network for Aquatic Animals, Wildlife and Forestry (LAO-WEN) inspected a restaurant in Chommany...

Vientiane Police Arrest 122 Suspects in Alleged Online Scam Network

Vientiane police arrested 122 people during coordinated raids on seven rented houses in the...

Laos Formalizes Shanghai Cooperation Organization Dialogue Partner Status

Laos has strengthened its regional ties after formally confirming its status as a Dialogue...

The Red Prince: How Souphanouvong Traded Royal Privilege for Revolution

Born into one of Laos' most powerful royal families, former President Souphanouvong could have...

Bangkok Bar Fire Kills 27, Leaves Dozens Critically Injured

A fire late on Sunday night at a packed pub in Bangkok has killed...

Govt, Japan to Further Develop Human Resources in Legal Sector

To realise the government's master plan of building the country into a state governed by the rule of law, Laos will continue to work...

Four People Killed in UXO-related Accidents over 10 Months

Four people have died and 11people have been injured in UXO-related accidents from January to October 2016, according to a report from the Lao...

Beekeeping Trial to Sweeten Champassak Honey Production

Laos and Vietnam are to begin cooperation in a commercial beekeeping trial to boost honey production in Champassak province. After the trial, the cooperative project...

Laos, Development Partners to Strengthen Ties for Effective Cooperation

Vientiane province : -- Laos will need continuous support from friendly countries and development partners despite the significant achievements that have been made in...

Group Visits Route to Freedom Taken by Leaders in 1960

Over 300 people gathered near Tadxone Waterfall in Vientiane's Naxaithong district on Friday to trace the path taken by the 16 Lao Patriotic Front...

Changing Mekong Currents Compound Dam Anxieties in Southeast Asia

The government of Laos officially submitted the Pak Beng Dam to the Mekong River Commission in mid-November and has begun preparatory work around the...