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Over 1,000 Detained in July as Laos Expands Cybercrime Crackdown

Lao authorities detained 1,044 suspects linked to suspected online scam operations, illegal gambling, and telecom fraud during nationwide crackdowns in July, as the government intensifies efforts to tackle transnational criminal networks. The largest operation took place on 18 July in Hadxayfong District, Vientiane Capital, where police raided ST Vegas Company...

Naphao Customs Exceeds Annual Target on Mining Debt Repayments, Trade Growth

Naphao International Border Checkpoint in Khammouane Province collected more than LAK 669.5 billion (USD...

Thai Travel YouTuber Hlun Solo Found Dead in Georgia After Weeks of Uncertainty

Thai travel YouTuber Hlun Solo has died in Georgia after disappearing during a solo...

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...

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,...

Luang Namtha Authorities Address Devastating Flood Damage, Outline Recovery Efforts

In the aftermath of the destructive floods caused by Typhoon Yagi, the authorities in Luang Namtha have issued a public statement addressing the widespread...

Savannakhet Faces Critical Teacher Shortage

A critical shortage of teachers is plaguing the education system in Savannakhet, threatening the quality of education for hundreds of students. Over 500 teachers...

Lao Mathematics Association Launched to Boost National Competitiveness

The Lao Mathematics Association (LMA) was officially launched on 14 September at the National University of Laos (NUOL). The inauguration event saw the participation...

A Child Of The Rice Fields: Recipes From Noi’s Lao Kitchen

Ponpailin ‘Noi’ Kaewduangdee, cook-owner of Doi Ka Noi restaurant in Vientiane, Laos has announced the publication of her first book, A Child of the...

Lao Government Oversees Flood Relief Efforts in Vientiane Amid High Water Levels

On September 15, both President Thongloun Sisoulith and Prime Minister Sonxay Siphandone took active roles in monitoring the flood situation in Vientiane Capital, addressing...

Luxembourg Development Cooperation Supports Lao Red Cross with High-Tech Blood Cold Chain Equipment

Luxembourg has handed over state-of-the-art blood cold chain equipment to the Lao Red Cross, valued at approximately 2 million Euros on 13 September in...