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Laos Launches Emergency Response After First Polio Outbreak in Nearly a Decade

Laos has confirmed its first polio outbreak in almost ten years, with three cases reported in Savannakhet Province, prompting an urgent nationwide vaccination campaign. The Ministry of Health said the cases involved a three-year-old boy from Nathong village, who developed paralysis in June, and two girls, aged one and three,...

Laos Reaffirms Commitment to Inclusive Growth and Social Progress at UN Summit

Laos has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive, people-centered development and called for stronger international...

Turmoil in Tiaras at Miss Universe Pageant in Thailand

By Sally JENSEN/AFP - This year's Miss Universe in Thailand has been marred by...

Philippine Death Toll Tops 140 as Typhoon Heads Towards Vietnam

By Faith Brown with Cecil Morella in Manila/AFP - Typhoon Kalmaegi has killed at...

New Partnership Strengthens River Data, Forecasting, Sustainable Development in Laos

MRC - The Mekong River Commission (MRC) and the Government of Australia have reinforced...

Laos to Develop E-Commerce Policies, Strategies for Local Enterprises

Recognizing the surging trend of online sales in Laos, the government has designated the strengthening of e-commerce as a key strategic development goal for...

Lao Authorities Clarify Passport Violation in Viral Exit Fee Video

In response to a viral video exposing an alleged imposition of an excessive exit fee of THB 5000 (around USD 142.37) on a Thai...

Luang Prabang Governor Takes Stand Against Dissemination of False News

The Governor of Luang Prabang Province released a statement on 17 November disregarding false allegations about the sale of Paxathipatai Secondary School, which is...

Laos Records 458 Road Accidents in October

Laos witnessed a total of 458 incidents nationwide, resulting in 702 injuries and 53 fatalities in October, according to a report from the Traffic...

Sugar Prices Are Rising Worldwide After Bad Weather Tied to El Nino Damaged Crops in Asia

Skyrocketing sugar prices left Ishaq Abdulraheem with few choices. Increasing the cost of bread would mean declining sales, so the Nigerian baker decided to...

Lao President Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthen Ties With North Korea

Laos’ President Thongloun Sisoulith reiterated his commitment to enhancing relations with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) in a message of greetings. According to...