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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...

Vendors Complain about Boat Racing Festival Stall Fees

Some vendors are complaining about lease fees for selling goods during the boat racing festival from October 14-17 in Vientiane, saying they are too...

Vientiane Men Arrested with 30Kg of Heroin

Vientiane Drug Prevention and Control Department last weekend arrested five men and seized 72 heroin bricks weighing 30kg, two cars, mobiles phone and other...

Low Unemployment Rate Called into Question

Laos' extremely low unemployment rate has been queried by economists and jobseekers alike with many university graduates struggling to find work. According to tradingeconomics.com citing...

Vietnam Firm Eyes Transferring Sugar Mill in Laos

Hoang Anh Gia Lai Group (HAGL) has finally confirmed it is negotiating with Thanh Thanh Cong (TTC) to transfer its sugar mill in Laos...

Laos, Cambodia to Benefit from New Border Checkpoint

A new international border checkpoint linking between the Nong Nok Khiene area in Khong district of Champassak province and the Trapeang Kriel area in...

Vietnam and Laos Reaffirm Highest Priority Ties

VIENTIANE  – Deputy Prime Minister Trịnh Đình Dũng and his Lao counterpart Sonsay Siphandone agreed to place highest priority on fostering traditional friendship and...