Authorities seized 23 excavators and other equipment during two raids on suspected illegal gold mining sites in Sangthong District, Vientiane Capital, according to Lao Security Media.
The raids took place from 23 to 26 September and 9 to 11 October, covering 10 sites across two villages.
Officers also seized seven gold-filtering...
A deputy village chief in Xaysomboun, Somchay Vilayvong, has issued a public apology after making remarks perceived as insulting toward a Thai rescue team...
Laos celebrated its coffee and tea heritage on, marking the opening of the International Coffee & Tea Day 2026 (ICTD 2026) in Vientiane.
The celebration...
Seven villagers remain trapped inside a remote cave in Xaysomboun province, six days after entering the site, as Lao authorities and international rescue teams...
The European Union has sanctioned the Lao-based Joint Development Bank (JDB), marking the first time the bloc has targeted a Lao financial institution as...
