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Authorities Seize 77kg of Raw Gold in Crackdown Across Eight Provinces

The State Inspection Authority has seized 77 kilograms of raw gold ore across eight provinces, targeting unauthorized mining operations operating along major riverbanks. State Inspection Authority President Vansay Phongsavanh revealed the findings on 29 October during a resource management meeting. Inspections include 23 targeted locations, uncovering illegal extraction involving 18...

Laos Revokes Import Licences of Six Vehicle Companies

The Ministry of Industry and Commerce has revoked the import licences of six vehicle-importing...

Laos Orders Local Trade Offices to Stop Restricting Business Competition

The Ministry of Industry and Commerce has ordered trade offices nationwide to stop imposing...

Laos Inflation Eases to 7.7 Percent as Electricity Costs Remain High

Laos’ inflation edged down to 7.7 percent in October from 7.8 percent in September,...

Laos to Raise Private Sector Minimum Wage to LAK 3.4 Million from January 2027

Laos will raise the minimum monthly pay for private sector workers to LAK 3.4...

Over 40 Crimes Reported during That Luang Festival

A total of 46 crimes were reported to the Vientiane Public Security Headquarters during this year’s That Luang Festival. The incidents took place from November...

Govt, Development Partners Push for Technology, Innovation Development

The government and its development partners have stepped up joint efforts to push for the development of science, technology and innovation in Laos in...

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...