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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 Floods: Emergency Response Ramps Up, Luang Prabang Faces Rising Threat

On 9 September, Luang Namtha Province in northern Laos experienced severe flooding as a result of Typhoon Yagi. The intense rains from the storm...

Laos Launches Low-Interest Loan Program to Boost Economic Self-Reliance

The Lao government has announced the establishment of a low-interest business funding program aimed at bolstering the country’s economic self-reliance and addressing ongoing financial...

Laos Traffic Deaths Hit 51 in August: New Measures Target Drunk Driving, Speeding

Laos recorded a total of 457 traffic accidents throughout August, resulting in 51 fatalities and 883 damaged vehicles. Despite fewer accidents compared to July’s...

Flooding in Luang Namtha Claims One Life, Forces Evacuations

On 9 September, Luang Namtha Province was hit by heavy flooding due to Typhoon Yagi, causing significant disruption and damage. The floodwaters led to...

Weather Emergency Warning: Heavy Flooding Expected in Northern, Central Provinces

The Department of Meteorology and Hydrology has issued a severe weather warning due to anticipated heavy rainfall across northern and central provinces of Laos. The...

Indonesian President-Elect Visits Laos, Forges Stronger Bilateral, Regional Ties

Indonesian President-elect Prabowo Subianto visited Laos on 6 September and met with President Thongloun Sisoulith. The visit aimed to strengthen bilateral ties between Indonesia...