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Muddy Nam Song River Raises Public Doubts Over Official Explanation

Vang Vieng’s Nam Song River has been muddy for weeks, but many residents are questioning the authorities’ explanation for the change in water color. People first reported the issue in October, saying the river had turned muddy even though there had been no rain. The water remained discoloured through 3...

Salavan United Terminates National Football Player Over ‘Unexcused Absence’ Amid Match-Fixing Allegations

Salavan United Football Club, based in Salavan in southern Laos, has terminated the contract...

Miss Universe Laos 2026 Told to Stop Activities Over Brand Rights

Miss Grand International Public Company Limited (MGI) has demanded that organizers of Miss Universe...

Laos’s Credit Rating Upgraded After Bond Sale, Hong Kong Tax Pact

Laos has received a credit rating upgrade after issuing a USD 500 million international...

Laos Eyes 500MW Renewable Electricity Export to Singapore

Laos is eyeing a major expansion of its clean energy exports following a proposed...

Laos Explores Eco-Friendly Business Through Waste Management

Urban waste in Laos is increasingly being seen as a source of business and innovation. That was the focus of a seminar held on 30...

Laos Marks 18th National Handicraft Day, Highlights UNESCO Recognition of Lai Nak Silk

Today, Laos marks the 18th anniversary of National Handicraft Day, celebrating the skills and traditions of local artisans and reaffirming efforts to promote Lao-made...

In the Black: The Business of Mourning Thailand’s Queen Mother

AFP - In a bustling Bangkok market, hundreds of wholesale vendors have been selling black clothing since dawn -- several with hefty discounts --...

Three-Year-Old Boy Burned by Hot Water at Thai Clinic, Family Demands Justice

A 3-year-old Lao boy suffered severe injuries after being scalded with hot water by a Thai doctor at a clinic in Chonburi Province, Thailand....

Lao MSMEs Struggle with Financing, Bureaucracy Despite Economic Growth

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Laos face ongoing challenges, including limited access to finance, complex administrative procedures, and poor business documentation, according...

Laos, Republic of Korea Celebrate 30 Years of Diplomatic Relations with Launch of Lao Digital Park

Laos and the Republic of Korea (ROK) are celebrating 30 years of diplomatic relations by launching the Lao Digital Park Project, a landmark initiative...