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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...

Ministry Appoints New Deputy, Senior Officials

The Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism has a new deputy minister with the Director General of the Department of Tourism Management, Mr. Ounthouang...

President Advises on NA’s Role

Legislation development should ensure the translation of Party directives into reality, while all draft laws should comply with existing international laws and treaties. Party Secretary...

Samsung Offers Full Refund, Exchange of Galaxy Note 7s

Laos Samsung Electronics Sole Co., Ltd. has announced that it will offer a full refund or exchange for new products for the original or...

Attapeu Airport Potential Examined during PM’s Visit

Attapeu International Airport may become more widely used in order to boost air transportation within Laos and the region. Prime Minister ThonglounSisoulith visited Attapeu province...

JDB Crew Triumphs in Vientiane Traditional Boat Race

Thousands of people flocked to the Mekong yesterday to cheer for their favourite boat crew on a day of fine weather with temperatures just...

Laos Seeks US Counterweight to Chinese Dependence

BANGKOK -- Laos' new government is making a delicate diplomatic pivot away from huge neighbor China, its chief source of investment, and toward faraway...