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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...

Women, Children’s Rights Being Protected

Laos has confirmed that it will continue to promote and protect the rights of children, women, the elderly and persons with disabilities. Member countries of...

EDL Expands Network in Country’s South

Phin district, Savannakhet province: Electricite du Laos (EDL) continues to expand its network with the installation of 115kWh transmission lines and substations linking Phin...

Foundation for Promoting Education Supports Disadvantaged Students

The Foundation for Promoting Education handed over a quantity of educational equipment and uniforms to disadvantaged students in Vientiane on Monday. The foundation also conferred...

Students Gather for Second Model ASEAN Meeting

Over 80 student delegates from ten ASEAN member states gathered in Vientiane yesterday for the Second ASEAN Foundation Model ASEAN Meeting to deliberate on...

Lao Delegation Attends World Tourism Conference

Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Prof. Dr Bosengkham Vongdara led a delegation in attending the UNWTO International Conference on Tourism and Sports in...

Vientiane-Attapeu Flights Starting to Take Off

Passenger numbers onboard Lao Airlines' flights from Vientiane to Attapeu province via Pakxe International Airport in Champassak province are beginning to increase, according to...