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Khammouane Signs USD 1.2 Million Deal to Develop Khounnamphone Nature Tourism Site

Khammouane has signed a concession agreement worth more than USD 1.2 million to develop a stretch of land in Ban Pha Laem, Thakhek District, into a new nature tourism destination called Khounnamphone. The provincial committee signed the agreement with KK Tourism Development Sole Co., Ltd. on 23 September. The company...

Vientiane Shuts Down KM38 Dharma Practice Center After Leader Defies Order Over Reborn Buddha Claim

On 24 September, Vientiane authorities shut down the KM38 Dharma Practice Center in Sangsai...

African Swine Fever Disrupts Pork Supplies, Beef Prices Rise in Vientiane

The pork shortage is putting pressure on Vientiane’s meat markets as African swine fever...

Corruption Crackdown in Laos’s Attapeu Province Uncovers Millions in Financial Irregularities

Attapeu authorities have detailed five years of corruption investigations and financial irregularities, including a...

Xaysomboun Identifies Four Companies Over Unauthorized Gold Mining

Authorities in Xaysomboun Province have identified four companies allegedly involved in unauthorized alluvial gold...

Trillions of Kip in Earnings Go Unreported by Govt Bodies

Trillions of kip have been lost due to the continued violation of financial regulations by ministries, government agencies, and state enterprises. These include losses due...

Child Fund Australia Supports Children in Xieng Khuang

Child Fund Australia has provided more than US$1.1 million to support development outcomes relating to health, education, water, sanitation and nutrition for children in...

Bokeo Airport Upgrade Likely to Be Delayed

Much-needed improvements to Bokeo airport may have to wait a few years more because the government cannot afford to pay for the upgrade of...

City Authorities Ready for That Luang Celebrations

Vientiane authorities are preparing many activities for the 450th anniversary celebrations of the national icon, the That Luang stupa, next month with its restoration...

Ford Motor Company, Hospitality Training Institute Assist Primary School

Ford Motor Company and Lao Ford City are collaborating with the Lao National Institute of Tourism and Hospitality (Lanith) to hold a community development...

NUOL Staff, Students Missing Out on Japanese Scholarships

Teachers and students at the National University of Laos (NUOL) have a low rate of application to scholarship programmes offered by the Embassy of...