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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...

Laos Visas Explained

By RDK Group Most foreigners require a visa before entering the territory of Laos. Generally speaking, obtaining a visa to Laos is a relatively simple...

Lao, Chinese Officials Exchange Views on Socio-economic Development

Confirmation of Laos' commitment to participate in China's One Belt, One Road' initiative will add fresh impetus to and broaden the prospects for the...

Vietnam Tops List of Destinations for Lao Students

From 2011-2016 Lao students and officials took more academic courses in Vietnam than any other country, according to figures from the Ministry of Education...

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...