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Laos Destroys Tonnes of Drugs as Police Warn of New Substances

Lao authorities have destroyed of 44.5 tonnes of seized drugs and drug-making chemicals in recent weeks, including millions of methamphetamine pills and thousands of kilograms of other substances. The destruction campaign comes as police warn that drugs such as ketamine and kratom drinks, as well as collagen products containing drugs,...

Laos Bans Money Bouquets, Crafts Made From Kip Banknotes

Laos has banned the production, sale, and advertising of crafts made from kip banknotes,...

Laos Targets Faster Border Checks in USD 5 Million Trade Project

Laos is preparing local businesses for higher costs when selling goods abroad, as the...

Thailand’s AIS Plans USD 43.35 Million Investment in Lao Telecom

Thailand’s mobile operator AIS plans to invest USD 43.35 million in Lao Telecom, one...

More Lao Citizens Live Abroad as Foreign Population Nearly Doubles

The number of foreign nationals living in Laos has nearly doubled over the past...

Official: Vietnam to Continue Import of Electricity From China and Laos

Vietnam will continue to import 2 percent of its electricity demand from China and Laos in the coming years, according to an official of...

DEAREST SISTER – Movie Review: London Film Festival 2016

Dearest Sister is a terrific, delicately-paced tale of second sight and morality gone askew, helmed by a master of slow burning menace and wry...

Prime Minister Thongloun Joins in Celebration of National Teacher’s Day

Over 1,000 teachers in Vientiane Capital celebrated the 22nd anniversary of National Teacher’s Day on October 7 at the National Culture Hall. The celebration was...

VAT Collection to Start Next Month

The Customs Department of the Ministry of Finance will begin collecting Valued Added Tax (VAT) payments next month with the department readying equipment and...

Oudomxay Patients to Receive Modern Eye Surgery

Patients in Oudomxay and nearby provinces with cataract problems will no longer need to travel far for treatment with modern corrective surgery available at...

Ministry Postpones Printing of Graphic Health Warnings on Cigarette Packets

The printing of graphic health warning images on all cigarette packets made by Lao companies will be postponed until May 1 next year, a...