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Heavy Rain Floods Laos as Rivers Rise, New Warnings Issued

Heavy rain in recent days has caused flooding, rising river levels, and infrastructure impacts across several provinces, while Lao authorities warn that more rainfall could bring further flooding, landslides, and strong winds this week. According to the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology, a low-pressure system moving across northern and central...

Vientiane Raids Target Online Fraud Network, 63 Arrested in Latest Crackdown

On 1 August, Vientiane authorities arrested 63 people on suspicion of involvement in an...

Lao Authorities Warn Against Defaming Police on Social Media After Series of Cases

Lao authorities have warned social media users against posting content that damages the reputation...

Laos, Vietnam Set USD 4 Billion Trade Goal as Economic Ties Grow

Laos and Vietnam are pushing to take their economic partnership to the next level,...

Lao State Fuel Enterprise Posts 70 Percent Profit Surge in 2025, Eyes Stock Market Listing

The Lao state-owned Lao State Fuel Company (LSFC) reported a sharp rise in profits...

Minors Arrested During Crackdown on Sex Workers, Illegal Entertainment Venues in Vientiane

On 9 February, authorities in Pak Ngum district, Vientiane Capital, conducted a crackdown on nine entertainment venues, resulting in the arrest of 48 sex...

Indonesian Voters Chooses New President in One of the World Largest Elections

Indonesian voters were choosing a new president Wednesday as the world’s third-largest democracy aspires to become a global economic powerhouse a quarter-century after shaking off a...

Love is in the Air: Voices From Laos on Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is not an official holiday in Laos, yet the entire country embraces a celebratory spirit every 14th of February.  Although this day lacks...

Social Media Users Demand Intensified Efforts Against Drug Smuggling Networks in Northern Laos

Social media users voiced mounting concern over the escalating problem of drug trafficking following the recent confiscation of a significant quantity of amphetamines in...

Newborn Irrawaddy Dolphin Spotted in Cambodia, Signaling Hope for Endangered Species

An Irrawaddy dolphin calf, estimated to be only two days old, was spotted swimming alongside six adult dolphins in Cambodia’s Kratie Province on 11...

Laos Gears Up for First Digital Census in 2025

The Lao government and international organizations are preparing for the 5th Population and Housing Census (PHC) in 2025, set to be the first digital...