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...
Xayaboury provincial authorities have given approval for the private sector to consider eight small hydropower projects as part of efforts to increase provincial electricity...
Foreign media have highlighted the successful outcomes of the 28th and 29th ASEAN Summits and related meetings held in Vientiane last week, which pave...
Over 700 people were killed in road accidents around the country over the eight months from January to August 2016.
The Traffic Police Department under...
Laos will benefit from the ASEAN-India Science and Technology Development Fund (AISTDF) provided by the Indian government, following a substantial increase in funding.The Indian...
