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Vietnam Beauty Queen Jailed for Fiber Gummy Fraud

AFP - A court in Vietnam sentenced a former beauty queen to two years in jail on 19 November for falsely promoting gummies as rich in fiber on her social media channels, state media reported. The judges found Nguyen Thuc Thuy Tien guilty of deceiving customers, saying she was aware...

Luang Prabang Opens New Training Hub to Boost Hospitality Skills

On 12 October,  Laos launched the Luang Prabang Hospitality Training Center, a facility dedicated...

Lao Filmmakers Fund 2025 Awards Support for Shorts and Features

The Lao Filmmakers Fund 2025 announced on 19 November that it will support three...

Four Bridges Along Route 20 in Salavan Almost Half Way to Completion

The construction of four bridges along Route 20 in Salavan Province has reached 49...

Lao Government Rolls Out USD-10-Million Electricity Subsidy

Starting this September, households in Laos that use up to 300 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of...

Landslides in Vietnam Kill at Least Six

AFP - Landslides triggered by heavy rain in Vietnam have killed at least six people and injured more than a dozen, disaster agency officials...

Health Ministry Deploys Major Safety Operation for National Games

The Ministry of Health has deployed over 290 technical staff to safeguard athletes, officials, and spectators at the 12th National Games in Vientiane, ensuring...

Laos Moves to Overhaul National School System by 2028

Laos is preparing to reform its national education system by shifting to a 6+3+3 grade structure, extending primary schooling and reorganizing secondary education. The...

Mekong–Lancang Nations Step Up Fight Against Cross-Border Cybercrime

Six Mekong-Lancang countries have agreed to intensify cooperation against transnational telecom and online fraud, adopting urgent measures aimed at real-time data sharing, stricter SIM-card...

Trump Calls Thailand, Cambodia After New Clashes

AFP - US President Donald Trump said he called Thailand and Cambodia on Friday to bolster the peace deal he helped broker, after fresh...

Japan’s Princess Aiko to Visit Vientiane, Luang Prabang in First Official Trip Abroad

Laos and Japan are marking a milestone year in their relationship. Her Imperial Highness Princess Aiko will visit Laos from 17 to 22 November,...