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Xayabouly Police Seize Nearly 13 Million Meth Pills in Major Drug Bust

On 10 September, police in Xayabouly Province seized nearly 13 million methamphetamine pills from a man attempting to transport them for sale in Vientiane Capital. The case was made public on 15 September. According to a report from Khop district, authorities became suspicious of a heavy-duty truck without a license...

Lao Civil Servants Eligible for Up to 6.5 Months of Maternity Leave

Female civil servants in Laos are entitled to maternity leave ranging from four to...

Asian Development Bank Funds USD 41M for Primary Healthcare in Laos

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 41 million financing package to...

Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Ban Use of Power Banks In-Flight Due to Safety Risks

Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet Air have jointly announced a ban on the use of...

Malaysia’s Largest Island State Aims to Be Region’s ‘Green Battery’

By Jan HENNOP/AFP - Malaysia's verdant, river-crossed state of Sarawak is charging ahead with...

Thai Credit Rating Agency Demotes Lao Sovereign Rating to Below Investment Grade

The Lao government has issued the first-ever Thai Baht bond in the Lao domestic market, as a Thai credit agency downgraded the country’s credit...

Works on Largest Wind Power Project in Southeast Asia Move Forward

Wind turbine delivery continues as the country carries on with the development of the largest wind farm in Southeast Asia (SEA). Following the delivery of...

Lao Ministry Partners With ADB to Enhance Capacity in Public Debt Management

The Lao Ministry of Finance, in partnership with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), concluded a 2-day training on “High-level Policy Dialogue on Good Practices...

Days Off in ASEAN: Which is the Most Holiday-Friendly Nation

As the festival season approaches, people across Southeast Asia are looking forward to spending quality time with family and unwind. But, when it comes to...

Vietnamese NA Chairman Praises Outgoing Lao Ambassador to Vietnam

Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue welcomed outgoing Lao Ambassador to Vietnam Sengphet Houngboungnuang in Hanoi, Vietnam on Thursday. Vuong praised Ambassador...

Laos, Cambodia Further Enhance Collaboration at 3rd Border Peace and Friendship Conference

Laos and Cambodia jointly held the 3rd Border Peace and Friendship Conference to discuss cooperation agreements and emphasize unity, trade, and cultural exchange along...