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Nearly Half of Vientiane’s Traffic Lights Are Out of Service or Malfunctioning, Police Says

Faulty traffic lights, flooding, and a growing number of vehicles are worsening traffic congestion in Vientiane, where police say more than 40 percent of the capital's traffic lights are either malfunctioning or out of service. Speaking at the press briefing on 14 July, Sangkhom Phommalath, Head of the Traffic Police...

Body of Lao Victim Returned Home After Deadly Bangkok Pub Fire

The body of a 21-year-old Lao national who died in the deadly fire at...

Bolikhamxay Police Seize 1.3 Million Meth Pills in Six-Month Drug Crackdown

Police in Bolikhamxay Province seized more than 1.3 million methamphetamine pills and arrested 162...

Laos Opens New Route for Businesses to Protect Product Designs Abroad

From 14 October, Lao designers and businesses will be able to protect the look...

Bear Paws, Pangolin Meat Seized in Vientiane Restaurant Raid Amid Laos’ Wider Crackdown

Lao authorities have stepped up their crackdown on illegal wildlife trade after raiding a...

Inflation Eases to 8.3% in May, But Key Prices Remain High

The inflation rate in May stood at 8.3 percent, showing a significant drop from 11.1 percent in April, according to a report from the...

Southeast Asian Nations Express ‘Deep Concern’ Over US Tariffs

By Rebecca BAILEY and Isabelle LEONG/AFP - Southeast Asian leaders expressed "deep concern" over US tariffs Tuesday, as they held a summit with China...

Khammouane Enforces New Rules for Service Businesses

Khammouane Province orders stricter enforcement of safety and ethical regulations across the service industry.  Issued by the Provincial Department of Tourism on 21 May, the...

Thailand Pushes for Paid Menstrual Leave, Better Workplace Welfare for Women

Thailand is encouraging employers to grant up to three days of paid menstrual leave per month to female employees, as part of a broader...

DanceSport to be Included in National Games Medal Competitions

Laos has officially approved DanceSport as a medal event at the Lao 12th National Games, marking the sport’s debut in the country’s competition. The organizing...

Vientiane, Kunming Hospitals Partner to Boost Cardiac Care in Laos

On 26 May, Mahosot Hospital in Vientiane Capital renewed its partnership with Fuwai Cardiovascular Hospital of Kunming, China, to enhance cardiac care in Laos. The...