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Muddy Nam Song River Raises Public Doubts Over Official Explanation

Vang Vieng’s Nam Song River has been muddy for weeks, but many residents are questioning the authorities’ explanation for the change in water color. People first reported the issue in October, saying the river had turned muddy even though there had been no rain. The water remained discoloured through 3...

Salavan United Terminates National Football Player Over ‘Unexcused Absence’ Amid Match-Fixing Allegations

Salavan United Football Club, based in Salavan in southern Laos, has terminated the contract...

Miss Universe Laos 2026 Told to Stop Activities Over Brand Rights

Miss Grand International Public Company Limited (MGI) has demanded that organizers of Miss Universe...

Laos’s Credit Rating Upgraded After Bond Sale, Hong Kong Tax Pact

Laos has received a credit rating upgrade after issuing a USD 500 million international...

Laos Eyes 500MW Renewable Electricity Export to Singapore

Laos is eyeing a major expansion of its clean energy exports following a proposed...

Govt, Overseas Partners Join Forces to Tackle Infectious Diseases

The government and international organisations aim to prevent, detect and respond to infectious disease threats by developing a five-year plan supported by the US...

Rombouts Secures UK Listing For New Single-Origin Coffee Range From Laos and Cuba

Coffee roaster Rombouts has secured a listing in the UK with the Co-operative for its brand new single-origin ground coffee. The range is sourced from Laos...

Govt to Get Tougher on Regulation of Investment Projects

The Ministry of Planning and Investment has issued an instruction that will more closely regulate government-funded investment projects from the start of work until...

Thailand to Restrict Entry Visas for Foreigners

Social media in countries bordering Thailand have been flooded with comments and queries after a notice on changes to Thailand’s visa laws was quietly...

Ministry Expected to Reveal Info Soon about Xekaman 3 Tunnel Burst

The Ministry of Energy and Mines is expected to reveal in the near future details about the penstock rupture incident of the Xekaman 3...

Poor Vientiane Students to Benefit From Children’s Rights Protection Network

Poor children in 13 targets schools around Vientiane will benefit from new network protection and increased understanding from the promotion of children’s rights. The initiative...