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The Red Prince: How Souphanouvong Traded Royal Privilege for Revolution

Born into one of Laos' most powerful royal families, former President Souphanouvong could have lived a life of comfort under French colonial rule. Instead, he became the key figure of the country's communist revolution from the late 50s and, eventually, its first president in 1975. Laos marked the 117th anniversary...

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...

Authorities Say Sinkholes in Savannakhet Caused by Erosion, Not Mining

Authorities Say Sinkholes in Savannakhet Caused by Erosion, Not Mining Authorities have confirmed that eight...

Laos Seizes Major Drug Hauls, Arrests Over 4,000 in Six Months

Laos arrested 4,025 suspects in connection with 1,786 drug cases during the first six...

Lao, US Organisations Ink Deal on Joint Development Project

The Office of the Lao Front for National Construction and the Centre for Lao-American International Development will work jointly to improve education, health and...

Gov’t Launches Hotline for Citizens to Voice Concerns

The government yesterday launched the hotline number 1516 to connect with members of the public in a move that will enable ordinary people to...

Breeders Abandon Tilapia Farms

Most fish farmers in Vientiane and the province of Champassak have stopped raising tilapia (panin) after being unable to compete with the low market...

Govt’s Six-month Performance Assessed

Reconfigurations in national departments, along with their new mandates, are almost finished following the new cabinet's assumption of office in April, Prime Minister Thongloun...

Laos Makes Great Strides in Development: World Bank

Reconfigurations in national Laos has made great progress in development, and extreme poverty has fallen below 24 percent which means that people's living conditions...

BCEL-KT: Trade Summary (Nov 14, 2016)

Trade Summary On Monday, Lao Stock Exchange has improved on last week’s closing; the index has increased slightly by 8.85 points to close at 999.79...