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Laos Advances Land Compensation for Vientiane-Hanoi Expressway

Bolikhamxay is finalizing land compensation rates for the Vientiane-Hanoi Expressway, pushing forward a major infrastructure project designed to link landlocked Laos with Vietnamese seaports. Local officials met with affected households in Pakxan district, on 23 September to outline payment structures for residential plots, rice fields, and agricultural land.  The draft framework...

Lao President Thongloun Calls for Action on Illegal Mining, Social Problems

Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith has urged stronger action against illegal mining, unlawfully imported vehicles,...

Laos to Reopen Applications for Non-Bank Financial Institutions by End of 2026

The Lao central bank plans to resume accepting applications to establish new non-bank financial...

Khammouane Targets UNESCO Geopark Status to Boost Tourism

Khammouane is preparing a UNESCO bid for the Hinboun Geopark, hoping the international designation...

Laos, China Open Joint Military Aviation Center for Lao Air Force Training

Laos and China have opened a joint military support and training center at Ban...

German Embassy, European Chamber of Commerce Co-host Women in Arts, Business Panel

German ambassador to Laos, Annette Knobloch, and Thiane Khamvongsa, Executive Director of the European Chamber of Commerce and Industry, hosted a celebration for International...

Lawmakers in Thailand Overwhelmingly Approve a Bill to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage

BANGKOK (AP) — Lawmakers in Thailand’s lower house of Parliament overwhelmingly approved a marriage equality bill on Wednesday that would make the country the...

Vientiane Capital Announces Golden Rules for Lao New Year 2024

In a notice released on 25 March, the Vientiane Capital governor issued regulations for residents to follow during the Lao New Year period, effective...

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet Strengthens Bilateral Ties with First Official Visit to Laos

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet recently concluded an official visit to Laos on 25-26 March at the invitation of Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone,...

Ken Auto Group Unveils All New-Mazda CX-60 SUV in Laos

Keo Auto Group Co., Ltd., the official agent of Mazda cars in Laos since 2012, unveiled the highly-anticipated All-New Mazda CX-60 SUV on 22...

Indian Youths Duped into Scams in Laos After Promised High-Paying Jobs in Thailand

Approximately 25 to 30 young Indians fell prey to a scam promising high-paying jobs in Thailand, only to find themselves coerced into illegal work...