On 29 January, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce reported the seizure of over 1.44 million packs of counterfeit tobacco products in 2024.
The confiscated items included smuggled cigarettes and products violating trademark laws. Additionally, more than 60,000 banned e-cigarettes were seized.
These products violated multiple regulations, such as failing to...
Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone announced on 26 November that the minimum salary for civil servants will rise to LAK 2.2 million (approximately USD...
French Ambassador to Laos, Siv Leng Chhuor, visited the Holiday Inn & Suites Vientiane, an InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) property, on 28 November to...
Laos continues to shine on the global tourism stage, earning 219 ASEAN Tourism Standards Awards for its dedication to sustainability and exceptional travel experiences.
On...
Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone stressed the government's increased efforts to tackle the detrimental environmental effects of development projects, particularly mining, in response to ongoing...
The Ministry of Health in Laos is introducing new measures to improve the behavior of medical and nursing staff following patient complaints of misconduct....