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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 one of its biggest economic drivers, tourism, took a major hit. The province recorded just over 1 million tourist arrivals in the first six months of the year, down by 884,775 from the same period in...

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...

Thailand Warns Against Hiring Migrant Workers as Lao Workers Continue to Face Illegal Work, Trafficking Risks

Thailand has warned employers against hiring migrant workers without valid permits or assigning them...

New Vientiane-Udon Thani Bus Route to Launch on 9 September

Thailand has just announced the launch of a new bus route connecting Laos’ Vientiane...

Laos Warns of More Rain, Flash Floods, Landslides in Early September

Laos will see more rain this week, with the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology...

Wedding Fashion Show Promotes Lao Matrimonial Dress

A special wedding fashion show featuring a variety of Lao traditional costumes for grooms and their brides, as well as attire for wedding parties,...

Boat Operators in Khong District Experience a Decline in Revenue

Boat operators in Nakasang village, Khong district, in the southern province of Champassak have experienced a decline in revenue due to the falling number...

Saravan Cassava Purchases Cease due to New Tax

Some cassava buyers in Saravan have decided to halt purchases of the crop after the southern province introduced a new levy on shipments of...

Ministry, Partners Seek Ways to Mitigate Climate Change Impacts on the Health Sector

Climate change took centre stage at a recent joint event organised by the Ministry of Health, WHO and UNDP to discuss about building a...

Laos, China Agree to Strengthen Border Security

Laos and China have reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen cooperation in the maintenance of security along their shared border with the signing of...

Project Aims to Provide Skills Training for Young People

The Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP) 2017-2021 plans to promote skills development for young people in remote areas of Laos with a focus on...