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Thailand Approves Loan for New Mekong Bridge in Luang Prabang

Thailand’s Cabinet approved financial assistance for the Lao government to construct the Xiengman-Luang Prabang Mekong Bridge, Thai authorities announced on 8 September through the government’s Public Relation Department website. Construction is expected to begin by 2027, run for approximately four years, and the bridge is projected to enter official operation...

Vientiane Court Hands Life Sentences to Former Bank Employees in Major Corruption Cases

A court in Vientiane gave life sentences to several former bank employees for corruption....

Laos, Singapore Look to Forests, Farms for Carbon Finance

Laos is moving to turn emissions reductions from forests, agriculture and other projects into...

Luang Prabang Economy Grows Despite Sharp Drop in Tourists

Luang Prabang’s economy grew 3.9 percent in the first half of 2026, even as...

Cybercrime Crackdown Intensifies as Authorities Bust Four Operations in Early September in Vientiane

Vientiane police dismantled four cybercrime and online gambling operations across Vientiane Capital in early...

Audit Aims to Recover Loss of State Properties

Action to recover the losses from state land concession fees and transference of properties to capital will take a long time as related regulations...

Foreign Markets Interested in Lao Organic Coffee

A famous chef from France has tasted the organic coffee in Pakxong district, Champassak province and agreed to place an order for the top...

Laos-Viet Border Crossings Considering Extended Opening Hours

The Ministry of Transport of Vietnam has proposed expanding opening hours at Vietnam-Laos border crossings to boost investment, trade and tourism between the two...

Intercontinental Set for 2021 Laos Debut

Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) is set to open its first Intercontinental-brand property in Laos in 2021, as part of the new mixed-use World Trade...

Infant Immunisation against Polio Falling Short of Target in Meun District

Only 70 percent of children under the age of five in 22 target villages in Meun district, Vientiane province, have been immunised against polio...

Entrance Fees Taking Toll on Champassak Tour Operators

The imposition of entrance fees to tourist sites in Champassak province is causing a downturn in visitor numbers, according to local tour operators. As a...