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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...

Xekong Hydro Plant Out of Action

The Xekhaman III hydropower plant in Xekong province has not been generating electricity for a few days since a pipe that delivers water to...

Project to Help Human Trafficking Victims

The US government has provided more than 5.35 billion kip (US$655,700) to launch a project on preventing and strengthening the victims and people at...

Oudomxay Planning to Roll Out Welcome Mat for Visitors

Oudomxay province is setting its sights on developing tourist attractions so as to bring in more Chinese investors and visitors. Chinese visitors are steadily increasing...

Huawei Technologies Launches GR5 2017 in Laos

VIENTIANE - Annita, brand ambassador of Huawei Technologies (Laos), sings at the launch event of Huawei GR5 2017, in Vientiane, capital of Laos, Dec....

How Social Media Has Enhanced the Lao Government’s Legitimacy

In April of 2016, after the 10th Party Congress had been concluded, it had become evident that Thongloun Sisoulith would become the next Prime...

Ziggy Stardust Snake Discovered in Northern Laos

This rainbow-headed snake, Parafimbrios lao, has been likened to David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust character. It was found among steep karst cliffs in northern Laos and...