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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, Partners Promote Int’l Humanitarian Law

Laos will partner with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the international community at large to raise awareness and understanding of...

ASEAN Defence Ministers Vow to Pursue Unity, Stability

ASEAN defence ministers have reaffirmed their joint commitment to strengthening solidarity, unity and centrality among ASEAN member countries. Minister of National Defence Lieutenant General Chansamone...

Two Road Improvement Projects Halted in Huaphan

The construction of two transport routes in Huaphan province has been suspended because of lack of road construction heavy equipment to complete the required...

Inspection of State Leaders, Departments Centres on Legal Amendments

State leaders, heads of government, top legislators and other high-ranking officials will undergo inspection following the approval of the amended Inspection Law of the...

Swiss-Lao Project Promotes Newborn Care

The Swiss-Lao Hospital Project has provided medical equipment worth about US$1 million for Lao hospitals, aiming to improve conditions for new mothers and newborns...

Luang Prabang Sets Sights on ASEAN Clean City Award

Laos is gearing up to submit Luang Prabang province as a contender to receive the ASEAN Clean Tourist City Standard (ACTCS) in early 2018. Deputy...