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Over 1,000 Detained in July as Laos Expands Cybercrime Crackdown

Lao authorities detained 1,044 suspects linked to suspected online scam operations, illegal gambling, and telecom fraud during nationwide crackdowns in July, as the government intensifies efforts to tackle transnational criminal networks. The largest operation took place on 18 July in Hadxayfong District, Vientiane Capital, where police raided ST Vegas Company...

Naphao Customs Exceeds Annual Target on Mining Debt Repayments, Trade Growth

Naphao International Border Checkpoint in Khammouane Province collected more than LAK 669.5 billion (USD...

Thai Travel YouTuber Hlun Solo Found Dead in Georgia After Weeks of Uncertainty

Thai travel YouTuber Hlun Solo has died in Georgia after disappearing during a solo...

Chinese Commerce Chamber Urges Businesses in Laos to Cut Ties with Scam Networks

The General Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Laos has told its members to check...

Laos Inflation Edges Up in July, Electricity Prices Surge 91.5% Year-on-Year

Electricity prices jumped 91.5 percent in July compared to the same month last year,...

Thai Cabinet Approves Controversial Casino Bill

Bangkok, THA/AFP - Thailand's cabinet approved a controversial bill on Monday to legalize gambling in designated "entertainment complexes" to boost tourism and create jobs. The...

Nine Lao University Students Heading for Japan to Participate in the ASEAN-Japan Students Conference

Nine Lao university students will soon travel to Japan to participate in the ASEAN-Japan Students Conference as part of JENESYS, an exchange program supported...

Houaphanh’s Nam Xang River Turns Red Due to Iron Ore Wastewater Discharge

On 12 January, an overflow of wastewater from an iron ore washing reservoir in Viengxay district, Houaphanh Province, turned the Nam Xang River dark...

Luang Prabang Tourism Booms with 2.3 Million Visitors in 2024

In 2024, Luang Prabang welcomed more than 2 million tourists, surpassing the initial goal of 900,000 visitors.  According to data provided to the Laotian Times...

Vietjet to Boost Aviation Infrastructure in Laos

Vietnamese airline Vietjet has signed an agreement to support Laos in advancing its aviation infrastructure.  The partnership, announced on 10 January, was overseen by Lao...

Electricity Exports Lead Laos’ Trade Revenue in 2024

In 2024, electricity exports continued to lead Laos’ export revenues, generating nearly USD 980 million and accounting for 15.35 percent of total exports, according...