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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,...

International Traffic Soars to New Heights at Laos-China Border

Mohan Port on China’s border with Laos has reported a significant surge in international passenger traffic this year, according to data released by Chinese...

World Risk Poll Indicates Southeast Asians Feel More Prepared Than Most to Face Disaster

BY Najma Sambul/ABC News - Southeast Asia is one of the most disaster-prone areas in the world, but a new study shows people living there...

Laos Launches New Job Search Website to Address Labor Market Challenges

On 14 August, Laos unveiled a new job search website, developed by the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare (MOLSW) with support from the...

Laos to Open New Health Centers to Tackle Work-Related Injuries

The Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare, in collaboration with six hospitals in Vientiane Capital, signed an agreement on 9 August to establish occupational...

Laos Marks 74th Mass Media Day with Focus on Digital Media Challenges, AI Integration

On 13 August, Laos celebrated the 74th Anniversary of Mass Media and Publishing Day with a series of discussions aimed at examining the evolving...

OP-ED: Do It Right! How ‘Itaipu’ Can Inspire Shared Prosperity in the Mekong

By Anoulak Kittikhoun, Chief Executive Officer of the Mekong River Commission Secretariat The Mighty Mekong River links 70 million people and six countries – China,...