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Authorities in Laos detained nearly 10,651 suspects of 31 nationalities in the first nine months of 2026 in a nationwide crackdown on cybercrime and online gambling, officials reported. The Ministry of Public Security said on 6 October that authorities had detained the suspects between the start of the year and...

Deported to Laos, US Returnees Find Their Way in an Unfamiliar Home

The men behind a barbecue grill in Vientiane speak English more easily than Lao. Some...

Laos Proposes Overhaul of Narcotics Classifications to Target Unlisted Drugs

Laos is proposing to expand its official list of prohibited narcotics and controlled chemicals...

Laos Economy Grows 4.8 percent in Nine Months, but Inflation, Tourism Lag

Laos’ economy grew 4.8 percent in the first nine months of 2026, Prime Minister...

Laos Hands Over Nearly 200 Suspected Scammers to Thailand, China in Early October

Laos handed 196 Chinese and Thai nationals back to authorities in their home countries...

Laos Uncovers Widespread Corruption, Records Billions in Losses Over Five Years

Laos has uncovered widespread corruption cases nationwide over the past five years, identifying 334 individuals implicated in financial misconduct between 2021 and 2025, with...

Laos Processes 21,003 Drug Cases, Arrests 31,289 Suspects Since 2021

Laos has made progress in its fight against drugs, with 21,003 cases handled and 31,289 suspects arrested between July 2021 and October 2025, Deputy...

Thailand Set to Lift Afternoon Alcohol Sales Ban

Thailand is preparing to lift its afternoon alcohol sales ban to boost tourism and economic activity. Deputy Prime Minister Sophon Sarum announced the change on...

Laos, North Korea Move to Deepen Cooperation Across Multiple Sectors

Laos and North Korea have agreed to expand cooperation across multiple sectors, reflecting a shared goal of strengthening their long-standing relationship through increased exchanges...

Lao State Fuel Company Set to Transform into Public–Private Joint Venture

The Lao government is moving to restructure the Lao State Fuel Company (LSFC) into a public–private joint venture as part of its broader overhaul...

Laos Nears Food Self-Sufficiency as Agricultural Output Climbs

Agriculture in Laos has been steadily growing over the past five years, ensuring high food security, reducing the need for imports, and boosting exports,...