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Authorities Say Sinkholes in Savannakhet Caused by Erosion, Not Mining

Authorities Say Sinkholes in Savannakhet Caused by Erosion, Not Mining Authorities have confirmed that eight sinkholes discovered in Savannakhet province formed through a natural geological process and do not stem from nearby mining operations as originally assumed by residents. Villagers found the sinkholes, ranging from 2 to 4 meters in diameter,...

Laos Seizes Major Drug Hauls, Arrests Over 4,000 in Six Months

Laos arrested 4,025 suspects in connection with 1,786 drug cases during the first six...

Young Lao Footballers Win International Titles as World Cup Fever Grows

While the FIFA World Cup dominates football headlines, a Lao youth footballers has returned...

Railway Expansion, Education Reform Among Key Issues at National Assembly

Expanding the railway to southern Laos, rolling out a new school system, reducing poverty,...

Laos Collects USD 12 Million in Digital Taxes From Global Tech Companies

Laos has collected approximately USD 12 million in digital taxes from global technology companies...

Tourist Arrivals to Luang Prabang Increase by 16% Annually

The number of local and overseas tourist arrivals to Luang Prabang Province is estimated to increase by 16 percent per year. “The increases in tourist...

Govt still Capping Tuition Fees

The Government has not allowed tuition fees for public or private schools to be increased for the academic year of 2016-2017. The Ministry of Education...

3,500 Rattan Baskets to be Exported to European Markets

Three-thousand and five-hundred rattan baskets are currently being inspected and made ready for shipping to European markets by the end of this month. “This morning...

CSG Seeking to Expand Lao Power Grid

China Southern Power Grid (CSG) is seeking cooperation with the Lao government to develop power grid infrastructure, aiming to expand the electricity network across...

Fresh Approach, Lasting Benefits for Business in Laos as Senior Volunteer from Japan Bids Vientiane a Fond Farewell

An ever-growing passion for order and cleanliness is paying dividends as enterprises in Laos note the benefits from adopting and adapting approaches long seen...

University Awards Top Honours to Outstanding Graduates

The National University of Laos (NUOL) has awarded certificates of honour to 34 students out of the total 5,969 who graduated this academic year,...