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South Korean Rights Group Exposes Widespread Online Child Exploitation, Prostitution in Laos

A South Korean anti-trafficking organization has raised alarm over reports that some South Korean nationals are engaging in long-term prostitution and child exploitation in Laos, taking advantage of weak enforcement and low living costs. Speaking on CBS Radio’s Kim Hyun-jung’s News Show on 6 November, Lee Hyun-sook, Executive Director of...

New Boten-Mohan Shuttle Enhances Connectivity, Regional Integration

On 3 November, Laos and China officially launched the cross-border shuttle service between Boten...

Early Bird Tickets for Luang Prabang Music Festival Gone in Five Minutes

The inaugural Luang Prabang Music Festival (LPMF) has received an overwhelming response, with all...

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...

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...

A Military Jet Crashes in Eastern Myanmar, Ethnic Resistance Groups Claim They Shot It Down

BANGKOK (AP) — A Myanmar military jet fighter crashed Saturday in a combat zone in the eastern state of Kayah, a military officer and...

Laos’ Deputy Prime Minister Meets with Japan’s Crown Prince

Saleumxay Kommasith, Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs met with Crown Prince and Crown Princess Akishino of Japan during his official...

Laos Navigates Mid-Range in Sustainable Competitiveness Journey

In the ever-evolving landscape of sustainable development, the Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index (GSCI) serves as a compass, guiding nations towards a balanced and eco-friendly...

Government Unveils Plan to Revamp Road Infrastructure

In a move to address the issue of deteriorating roads, the government has pledged to bolster its efforts by increasing funding for road maintenance...

Laos Sets Targets in 5-Year Energy, Mines Development Plan

Accurate resource assessment is key to effectively managing rare mineral resources, said the Minister of Energy and Mines, Phoxay Sayasone, at the 6th Ordinary...

International Donors, Local Officials Unite to Accelerate UXO Removal Efforts in Laos

International donors and local officials pledged to step up efforts to remove the last bombs in Laos while the unexploded ordnance (UXO) clearance operation...