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Laos Destroys Tonnes of Drugs as Police Warn of New Substances

Lao authorities have destroyed of 44.5 tonnes of seized drugs and drug-making chemicals in recent weeks, including millions of methamphetamine pills and thousands of kilograms of other substances. The destruction campaign comes as police warn that drugs such as ketamine and kratom drinks, as well as collagen products containing drugs,...

Laos Bans Money Bouquets, Crafts Made From Kip Banknotes

Laos has banned the production, sale, and advertising of crafts made from kip banknotes,...

Laos Targets Faster Border Checks in USD 5 Million Trade Project

Laos is preparing local businesses for higher costs when selling goods abroad, as the...

Thailand’s AIS Plans USD 43.35 Million Investment in Lao Telecom

Thailand’s mobile operator AIS plans to invest USD 43.35 million in Lao Telecom, one...

More Lao Citizens Live Abroad as Foreign Population Nearly Doubles

The number of foreign nationals living in Laos has nearly doubled over the past...

Laos Ranks 7th in ASEAN for Education Amid Thailand’s Rejection

Laos has been ranked 7th in ASEAN and 102nd in the world for education, according to the latest assessment by World Population Review.   The rankings...

Laos Achieves Trade Surplus of USD 310 Million in February

Laos recorded a trade surplus of USD 310 million in February, as the total value of imports and exports (excluding electricity) reached approximately USD...

Thailand Says ‘Disappointed’ by Renewed Gaza Hostilities

AFP - Thailand has said it is "disappointed" by the return to hostilities in Gaza and called for the release of hostages, including a...

Taiwan Becomes Asia’s Happiest Place in 2025

Taiwan has been named the happiest place in Asia, according to the 2025 World Happiness Report.  Ranking 27th globally, Taiwan has climbed from 31st last...

Crowne Plaza Vientiane to Host Wedding Fair 2025

On 29-30 March, Crowne Plaza Vientiane, a five-star hotel in the capital, will host Wedding Fair 2025: Your Forever Starts From Here. The two-day fair...

Salavanh Opens New Blood Transfusion Center with Swiss Red Cross Support

On March 20, the Lao Red Cross (LRC), in collaboration with the Swiss Red Cross (SRC), inaugurated a new Blood Transfusion Center in Salavanh...