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Authorities Seize 77kg of Raw Gold in Crackdown Across Eight Provinces

The State Inspection Authority has seized 77 kilograms of raw gold ore across eight provinces, targeting unauthorized mining operations operating along major riverbanks. State Inspection Authority President Vansay Phongsavanh revealed the findings on 29 October during a resource management meeting. Inspections include 23 targeted locations, uncovering illegal extraction involving 18...

Laos Revokes Import Licences of Six Vehicle Companies

The Ministry of Industry and Commerce has revoked the import licences of six vehicle-importing...
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Laos Orders Local Trade Offices to Stop Restricting Business Competition

The Ministry of Industry and Commerce has ordered trade offices nationwide to stop imposing...
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Laos Inflation Eases to 7.7 Percent as Electricity Costs Remain High

Laos’ inflation edged down to 7.7 percent in October from 7.8 percent in September,...
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Laos to Raise Private Sector Minimum Wage to LAK 3.4 Million from January 2027

Laos will raise the minimum monthly pay for private sector workers to LAK 3.4...
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Black Bear Cubs Rescued, Handed Over for Conservation

Vientiane Capital's public security rescued 16 black bear cubs from the Far Thai Microfinance Institution in Nongsanokham village, Sikhottabong district, on 17 March before...

Vehicle Gift from Vietnam to Laos Raises Eyebrows Amid Taxi Legal Woes

Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security recently donated 50 vehicles to Laos to support the country’s role as the 2024 ASEAN chair, aiming to enhance...

Harnessing Innovation for Sustainable Water and Forest Management in Asia-Pacific

By Jong-Jin Kim, Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations United we stand, divided we fall – it’s an...

Ancient Buddha Images Unearthed in Bokeo Province Spark Historical Debate

In recent days, several ancient Buddha statues were retrieved from the Mekong River’s shore in Tonpheung district of Bokeo province. Believed by some to...

Lao Government to Raise Value-Added Tax Rate to 10 Percent

The Lao government has announced plans to raise the value-added tax (VAT) rate from 7 percent to 10 percent as part of efforts to...

Google, Meta and Others Face Tough Questions in Australia Over Cyber Extremism Threats

SYDNEY (AP) — Australia’s online safety regulator has put social media giants on notice, requiring them to explain what they are doing to to...
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