A court in Vientiane gave life sentences to several former bank employees for corruption. The charges included abusing power, taking bribes, illegal foreign exchange deals, and money laundering. This was reported by the Vientiane Capital People’s Court in a statement.
The court heard the cases on 8 September, but the...
The government has informed the Mekong River Commission (MRC) that it will proceed with the planned development of a new Mekong hydropower project in...
Irish President Michael D. Higgins will visit Laos on November 14-16 to enhance bilateral relations and cooperation between Laos and Ireland, the Presidential Palace...
Stipulations in the draft Law on the Management of Chemicals remain weak and will not prevent the continuing unregulated use of the substances throughout...
The government and international organisations with a presence in Laos have held a pre-consultation on the Sustainable Development Goals in preparation for the 2016...