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Laos Joins 13-Market Asian Communications Network

Vientiane-based agency joins One Asia Communications as regional leaders examine how artificial intelligence is reshaping brand discovery, reputation and trust. Laos has joined One Asia Communications (OAC), a regional network of independent communications agencies spanning 13 Asian markets, with Vientiane-based RDK Group representing the country. The membership was introduced at the...

Laos Requires Approval for Foreign Singers, Sets Midnight Closing Time

Vientiane Province authorities have banned bars, restaurants and other entertainment venues from bringing in...

Oudomxay Investigates Eight Illegal Gold Mining Cases, Public Questions Official Oversight

Authorities in Oudomxay Province have investigated eight cases of illegal mining, prosecuted 10 people,...

Lao, Thai Textile Traditions Meet in Dress at Bangkok Exhibition

A gown combining Thai silk and Lao fabric brought two neighbouring countries' textile traditions...

Heavy Rainfall Blamed for Rare Earth Reservoir Breach in Houaphanh

Heavy rainfall caused a reservoir used by a rare earth mining company to breach...

Laos to Reintroduce Sub-Districts in Nationwide Administrative Reform

Laos is planning to reintroduce sub-districts, known as "Ta Saeng," as part of a nationwide administrative restructuring aimed at improving local governance and public...

Echoes of Celebration: China New Year Comes Alive in Laos

Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, has long been celebrated not only in China but also across Southeast Asia. Laos is...

Government Empowers Teachers in Rural Laos Through Workshop

Over 1,120 educators are participating in training workshops this month, aimed at improving classroom management and helping non-Lao speaking students better understand their lessons....

Audience Invited to Try Martial Arts at Japanese Budo Event in Vientiane

On 25 January, Lao and Japanese martial artists gathered at the Budo Center to showcase the performance disciplines of  Kendo, Aikido, Karatedo, and Judo....

Chinese Men from Laos Rescued in Thailand After Ransom Kidnap

Seven Chinese men were lured from Laos to Chanuman district, Amnat Charoen, Thailand, with false promises of high-paying jobs before being rescued by Thai...

MRC Secretariat Welcomes New Leadership

Busadee Santipitaks has officially taken on her role as the first female and fourth Riparian Chief Executive Officer of the Mekong River Commission (MRC)...