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Vientiane Police Arrest 122 Suspects in Alleged Online Scam Network

Vientiane police arrested 122 people during coordinated raids on seven rented houses in the capital's Sisattanak district on 11 July as part of Laos' ongoing crackdown on cybercrime and online scam networks. The suspects included nationals of China, Malaysia, Brazil, Myanmar, Uruguay, and Pakistan. Authorities said the properties, located in...

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...

Global Financial Bodies Warns of Slower Growth, Higher Inflation for Laos in 2026

Laos' economy is expected to continue expanding this year, even as slower growth and...

Human Trafficking Needs Urgent Action: Mekong Nations

Human trafficking continues to flourish within the region, requiring a joint effort by the Mekong countries to actively stamp out the trade and penalise...

Economists Query Accuracy of Investment Figure

Economists have queried the investment figure reported by the government, saying it does not reflect the reality of economic growth. Minister of Planning and Investment...

Laos, Vietnam Highly Value Time-honoured Ties, Sign Deals to Deepen Cooperation

Lao and Vietnamese leaders yesterday reiterated their deep appreciation of the time-honoured friendly relations, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two neighbours at...

Huawei’s Seeds for the Future Programme Launches in Laos

Ten students from the National University of Laos, University of Savannakhet, University of Champassak and Souphanouvong University in LuangPrabang province have been selected to...

Students Expand their Horizons with Talk on Chinese Culture

Students from the Kong Zi Institution's Chinese Language Department and the National University of Laos (NUOL) gained an exciting insight into Chinese culture on...

Offline Internet System to Boost Connectivity in Laos

Internet users will be able to access online data via smartphones anywhere with mobile telephone signal, including remote areas, through a new system which...