All News

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,...

MAG Receives Funding to Expand UXO Clearance in Khammouane, Laos

The Mines Advisory Group (MAG) has secured over USD 800,000 from the Freeman Foundation and Restoration Laos to fund UXO clearance and explosive ordnance...

Ministry of Energy and Mines Considers Electricity Price Adjustments for 2024-2028

The Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM) is exploring changes to electricity prices for the 2024-2028 period to ensure the long-term sustainability of electricity...

Laos Ranks Among Top Three Travel Spots for Thai Tourists, New Survey Shows

Laos has emerged as one of the top three destinations for Thai travelers, according to the latest Agoda’s Return Visitor Ranking. The survey highlighted...

Blue Chair Film Festival Returns to Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang will once again host its biennial film festival, previously known as the Luang Prabang Film Festival (LPFF), now rebranded as Blue Chair. ...

Free Cervical Cancer Vaccinations Soon Available at Lao Hospitals

Hospitals across Laos are set to offer free human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations to girls aged 10 to 14 to prevent cervical cancer as part...

Joint Organ Transplant Surgery Marks Milestone in Laos’s Healthcare

On 23 August, a landmark organ transplant surgery was successfully carried out at Military Hospital 103 in Vientiane, Laos. This achievement was the result...