Laos welcomed 23,133 Japanese tourists in the first six months of 2026, a 36 percent jump from the same period last year, as the country ramps up tourism promotion in Japan.
The Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism reported that Japanese arrivals have climbed steadily since 2022, rising from 6,848...
Laos has arrested nearly 900 people linked to scam centers since 1 June, according to public data.
The latest crackdown saw 170 Chinese nationals handed...
On 24 June, Thai rock musician Seksan “Sek” Sukpimay, known as Sek Loso, walked free from prison in Phetchaburi province after authorities granted him...
Japan has approved JPY 378 million (USD 2.3 million) in scholarship funding to support postgraduate education for Lao government officials.
This is Japan's latest investment...
Bolikhamxay provincial authorities have denied social media reports of placer gold mining, saying the claims are inaccurate and based on misleading information.
On 23 June,...
On 20 June, authorities in Xieng Khouang Province detained eight people during a crackdown on illegal gold mining in Mok district.
The suspects included six...
