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Sekong Warns of Dam Water Releases as Heavy Rain Raises Flood Risk

Authorities in Sekong have warned residents living downstream of the Houay Lamphanh Lower Hydropower Dam to prepare for possible water releases between 20 and 22 August as heavy rain increases inflows into the reservoir. Rainfall between 18 and 21 August is expected to push inflows to between 100 and 120...

Japanese Arrivals to Laos Jump 36 Percent Amid Renewed Tokyo Tourism Push

Laos welcomed 23,133 Japanese tourists in the first six months of 2026, a 36...

Prime Minister Calls for Tighter Oversight of Boten SEZ Amid Development Challenges

Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has called for stronger management of the Boten Special Economic...

Laos Arrests More Than 550 in August Scam Crackdown

Laos has detained more than 550 people in raids targeting online scams and illegal...

Laos-China Railway Trade Surges as Cross-Border Freight Hits New Highs

Trade along the Laos-China Railway continued to grow sharply in the first half of...

Lao Police Bust Nine Fraud Rings, Seize Thousands of Devices in 2024

Lao authorities successfully dismantled nine call center fraud operations in the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in 2024. These operations resulted in the identification...

Laos Reports Over 20,000 Dengue Fever Cases in 2024

Dengue fever continues to challenge public health in Laos, with over 20,000 cases reported in 2024, leading to 11 fatalities. While the number of...

Nam Ngum 1 Reservoir Reopens with Green Initiatives

Additional reporting by Souliyasone Ngotsyoudom Vientiane Province is once again in the spotlight with a fresh tourism draw—the newly upgraded Nam Ngum 1 Reservoir Recreation...

ChildFund Bids Farewell to Laos After 14 Years

After 14 years of development work in Laos, ChildFund in Laos held its close-out ceremony today in Vientiane. The event recognised the organisation's dedication...

Top TikTok Trends from Southeast Asia in 2024

This year, TikTok exploded across the internet like never before. As 2024 comes to a close, the social media world is also bidding farewell...

Police Implements Stricter Road Safety Measures During New Year Celebration

As the New Year approaches, the Vientiane Police Department has issued a set of guidelines to help prevent accidents and reduce fatalities during the...