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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...

Laos Orders Fire Trucks from China

The government recently ordered 50 fire trucks from China, which are expected to be distributed to fire prevention and protection teams in urban and...

Students Learn about the Role of ASEM

The European Union has highlighted the significance of the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Process and how it positively impacts Laos, at a seminar given to...

Nationwide Crackdown on Drugs

Many provinces around the country have launched a crackdown on illegal drugs this month, with a number of drug traffickers having been arrested. The first...

India Pledges to Provide more Scholarships

The Indian government will continue to provide an additional 25 scholarships a year for Lao officials and students to study in India, it was...

VAT Payments at Border Crossings Not Yet Enforced

An order issued by the Minister of Finance relating to the payment of Valued Added Tax (VAT) at border crossings has not yet been...

Investment Grows at SEZs

Over US$1 billion has been disbursed in various business activities and the development of special and specific economic zones (SEZs), driven by growing regional...