All News

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 their businesses, properties and services to make sure they do not help online scam networks operate. The chamber issued a notice warning companies that scam operations have harmed victims and damaged the reputation of Chinese businesses...

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,...

Trendy ‘Squishy’ Toys Suspended in Laos Over Chemical Safety Concerns

Laos has ordered the immediate suspension of the import and sale of Squishy toys...

Laos Eyes State Fuel Stations as Future EV Charging Hubs

Laos is exploring plans to turn state-owned fuel stations into electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging...

Online Sellers Face Renewed Enforcement of Business Registration Rules

Online sellers in Vientiane must register as businesses and obtain an e-commerce licence or...

From Local Tradition to International Stage: The Pageant Boom in Laos

LATEST UPDATE: 12 October at 10:00 PM Laos has long celebrated beauty pageants, with traditional events like Miss Luang Prabang and Miss Lao New Year...

Laos, Japan to Boost Cooperation on Green Energy, Infrastructure

Laos and Japan are set to deepen their economic partnership, with a focus on enhancing Laos's connectivity and sustainability. During a meeting between Japanese...

Formalin Detected in Food Products in Champasack

On 9 October, authorities in Champasack Province discovered the presence of formalin in food products following an inspection conducted by the Department of Industry...

Breaking the Silence: A New Era for Mental Health Care, Support in Laos

Mental health in Laos has long been overlooked. Due to the limited educational opportunities and resources related to mental health in the country, the...

Global Leaders Join ASEAN Summit in Vientiane to Address Regional, International Challenges

The official ceremony for the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits and related meetings took place on 9 October in Vientiane. President Thongloun Sisoulith and...

ASEAN-China Summit: Laos Leads Dialogue on Cooperation Amid South China Sea Tensions

On 10 October, Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone of Laos chaired the 27th ASEAN-China Summit in Vientiane, bringing together ASEAN leaders and Chinese officials. Ahead of...