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Vientiane Shuts Down KM38 Dharma Practice Center After Leader Defies Order Over Reborn Buddha Claim

On 24 September, Vientiane authorities shut down the KM38 Dharma Practice Center in Sangsai village, Pakngum district, after its leader declared herself the reincarnation of Phra Sri Ariya Metrai, the Maitreya Buddha that Buddhist tradition says will one day appear on earth to succeed Gautama Buddha. Under the 24 September...

African Swine Fever Disrupts Pork Supplies, Beef Prices Rise in Vientiane

The pork shortage is putting pressure on Vientiane’s meat markets as African swine fever...

Corruption Crackdown in Laos’s Attapeu Province Uncovers Millions in Financial Irregularities

Attapeu authorities have detailed five years of corruption investigations and financial irregularities, including a...

Xaysomboun Identifies Four Companies Over Unauthorized Gold Mining

Authorities in Xaysomboun Province have identified four companies allegedly involved in unauthorized alluvial gold...

Laos Detains 33 Suspects in Two-Day Vientiane Cybercrime Crackdown

Lao authorities detained 33 people, all Chinese nationals, in a two-day operation targeting cybercrime...

SMEs to Benefit from Greater Incentives: Minister

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are set to enjoy stronger incentives under the government's policy to promote this sector, which is fundamental to the...

Young Labour Force to Fuel Lao Economic Growth

Laos will enjoy a boost in economic growth until 2052 as the working age of its young labour force continues to further expand economic...

SHD, Link Capital Team Up to Develop Agarwood in Laos

Agarwood products in Laos will be developed to international standard for export thanks to a new deal after local growers have struggled with marketing...

Main Sponsor of Miss Laos 2016 Contest Revealed

AirAsia was announced as the main sponsor of this year's Miss Laos contest at a press conference held at TV Lao last week. The event...

Walkers Stride Out to Mark International Day of Peace

More than 400 people gathered in Vientiane on Saturday morning for a short walk in central Vientiane to mark International Day of Peace (September...

Champassak Road Toll Charges Causing Confusion

Motorists are confused and complaining about changes to tolls on Road No. 16 in Champassak province since they were introduced last month. The government signed...