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Laos Inflation Rises to 7.8 Percent in September as Education, Utility Costs Climb

Laos’ inflation rate rose to 7.8 percent in September, up from 7.7 percent in August, with education, utility, and some seasonal costs contributing to the increase, according to the Ministry of Finance. The latest increase came as the new school year began, with education costs rising 18.8 percent from a...

Slope Collapse Hits Workers’ Camp at Pak Beng Hydropower Project in Northern Laos, No Casualties Reported

A section of hillside collapsed beneath a workers’ residential camp at the Pak Beng...

Laos Orders Banks to Block Crypto Purchases on Unlicensed Foreign Platforms

Laos has moved to tighten controls on cryptocurrency purchases through foreign platforms, ordering banks...

Nam Theun 2 Fund Approves LAK 343 Million for Forest Restoration in Khammouane

The Nam Theun 2 Development Fund approved more than LAK 343 million (USD 15,300)...

Khammouane Signs USD 1.2 Million Deal to Develop Khounnamphone Nature Tourism Site

Khammouane has signed a concession agreement worth more than USD 1.2 million to develop...

Lao Worker Falls from 49th Floor in Bangkok, Loses His Life

LATEST UPDATE on 21 August at 4:19 PM A 30-year-old Lao construction worker fell to his death from the 49th floor of a high-rise building...

Vientiane Enforces Ban on Imported Buddha Images to Support Local Artisans

On 20 August, Vientiane Capital’s Department of Information, Culture, and Tourism (DICT) issued a notice banning the importation of Buddha images and Buddhist relics...

Investment Milestone Celebrated in Vientiane’s Thatluang Lake Zone

On 19 August, an investment handover ceremony was held at the Pan-Asia International Laos’ headquarters in the Thatluang Lake Special Economic Zone in Vientiane.  The...

Lao National University Sees Record Low in 2024 Entrance Exam Enrollment Amid Job Market Concerns

The National University of Laos (NUOL) is witnessing a severe drop in students taking entrance exams, with the latest statistics showing a significant decline...

The Best of Laos: Must-Visit Spots According to Lonely Planet

Laos might not be the first name that comes to mind when planning a Southeast Asian adventure, but Lonely Planet's latest roundup proves it's...

Thailand Pushes Ahead With Plan to Legalize Massive Casino ‘Entertainment Complexes’

By Will Jackson/ABC News - Thailand's stunning beaches, delicious food, unique cultural heritage and red light districts are already big drawcards for tourists. Soon the...