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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...

Seat Quotas Increased for Bangkok-Vientiane Route

Thai airlines will soon be allowed to operate more flights to Vientiane, Laos, according to the Thai-Lao accord approved by the Cabinet on Tuesday. The...

Growth Prospects Buoyant for Laos Up to 2018

  VIENTIANE -- Laos' economic growth is to remain robust through 2016 up to 2018, the World Bank has said. Economic growth in Laos is projected...

Korean Company Expands Leasing Business into Laos

The Welcome Financial Group from the Republic of Korea has expanded its leasing business into Laos after beginning its first overseas operation in the...

Young Lao Editor Recognised by Thai Awards

A love of Lao traditions and culture inspired one young man to work as a journalist examining matters of culture and family life, after...

Authorities Need to Turn on Flooding Assistance Taps

Provincial disaster management committees need to continue financial assistance to people affected by natural disasters with vital funding often too slow at the local...

Supreme Court Pledges Better Justice Delivery

The newly elected Party Committee of the People’s Supreme Court (PSC) has pledged to deliver better justice to society as the seven-member committee will...