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Muddy Nam Song River Raises Public Doubts Over Official Explanation

Vang Vieng’s Nam Song River has been muddy for weeks, but many residents are questioning the authorities’ explanation for the change in water color. People first reported the issue in October, saying the river had turned muddy even though there had been no rain. The water remained discoloured through 3...

Salavan United Terminates National Football Player Over ‘Unexcused Absence’ Amid Match-Fixing Allegations

Salavan United Football Club, based in Salavan in southern Laos, has terminated the contract...

Miss Universe Laos 2026 Told to Stop Activities Over Brand Rights

Miss Grand International Public Company Limited (MGI) has demanded that organizers of Miss Universe...

Laos’s Credit Rating Upgraded After Bond Sale, Hong Kong Tax Pact

Laos has received a credit rating upgrade after issuing a USD 500 million international...

Laos Eyes 500MW Renewable Electricity Export to Singapore

Laos is eyeing a major expansion of its clean energy exports following a proposed...

Laos, Thailand to Implement Permanent Border Checkpoint, Boost Trade Cooperation

Update; Laos and Thailand have joined forces to elevate a temporary border trade checkpoint to a permanent facility, aiming to bolster trade relations between the...

“It’s a Family Matter” Stories of Abuse Gone Silent

In Laos, family conflicts, especially between spouses, are generally known to be kept within the family’s scope. While outsiders might intervene elsewhere to ease...

Former Thai PM Thaksin is Released on Parole After Serving 6 Months in Hospital

BANGKOK (AP) — Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was released on parole early Sunday, 18 February from a Bangkok hospital, where he spent six months serving time...

Savannakhet Takes Initiative in Weather Monitoring With Advanced Equipment

Savannakhet Province is set to become the first province in Laos to revolutionize its weather monitoring capabilities with the installation of state-of-the-art Light-Emitting Diode...

Lao Government Green Lights 1200 MW Wind Power Project, Largest to Date

In a major boost for renewable energy in Southeast Asia, the Lao government signed a Project Development Agreement (PDA) with Savan Vayu Renewable Energy...

Laos Vows to Graduate from Least Developed Country by 2026

The Lao government has pledged to complete its Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and carry the nation out of the Least Developed Country (LDC) status...