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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 months of 2026 as authorities intensified a nationwide crackdown on narcotics, Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone told the National Assembly on 6 July. Laos has been stepping up in its anti-drug campaigns by targeting both domestic drug...

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...

Laos Agricultural, Forestry Exports Top USD 1 Billion in First Half of 2026

Laos earned more than USD 1 billion from agriculture and forestry exports in the...

Vientiane Rescue Prepares for Boat Racing Festival

Over 20 volunteers from Vientiane Rescue 1623 are performing drills to assist anyone in the water in preparation for this year's boat racing festival...

Four People Killed in UXO Accidents over Two Days

The presence of unexploded ordnance (UXO) continues to have a major impact on the lives of rural people, including their ability to grow crops,...

Coffee Growers Hopeful of Better Price This Year

The Lao Coffee Association is hopeful that growers will get more for their coffee this year thanks to rising prices in the world market. Arabica...

Govt Vows to Standardise Wood Processing Plants

The government has instructed authorities in charge to inspect wood processing plants nationwide to ensure the plants' operations meet production and environmental quality standards. Inspection...

Laos, Vietnam Extend Cooperation in Information Sector

Laos' Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism and the Ministry of Information and Communications of Vietnam have signed agreements in relation to cooperation in...

Transport Operators Suffer Life in the Slow Lane

Hauliers continue to face difficulties over high transport fees because there is no specific warehouse they can use so they are forced to store...