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Rare Earth Ponds Burst in Houaphanh, Villages Halt River Use Pending Inspections

Village authorities along the Nam Vaen and Nam Xam rivers have told residents to stop using river water after two rare earth mining ponds in Houaphanh burst on 1 November and released chemical wastewater into the Nam Vaen River. According to the 3-November notice, residents of Meuangvaen, Nakao, and Nakhoun...

Lao Scholar Draws on History to Explore What Makes a Country ‘Great’

In many Lao communities, temples are among the cleanest places around. People sweep the...

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...

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...

Former President’s Centenary Spurs Transformation of Historic Residence

Champasack Provincial authorities are gearing up to transform the old residence of former President Khamtai Siphandone into a multifaceted tourist destination and educational hub....

Thai Princess Praises Lao-China Railway for Enhancing Regional Cooperation

In an interview with Chinese State Media, China Media Group, Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand praised the Lao-China Railway for boosting regional trade,...

Laos to Develop E-Commerce Policies, Strategies for Local Enterprises

Recognizing the surging trend of online sales in Laos, the government has designated the strengthening of e-commerce as a key strategic development goal for...

Lao Authorities Clarify Passport Violation in Viral Exit Fee Video

In response to a viral video exposing an alleged imposition of an excessive exit fee of THB 5000 (around USD 142.37) on a Thai...

Luang Prabang Governor Takes Stand Against Dissemination of False News

The Governor of Luang Prabang Province released a statement on 17 November disregarding false allegations about the sale of Paxathipatai Secondary School, which is...

Laos Records 458 Road Accidents in October

Laos witnessed a total of 458 incidents nationwide, resulting in 702 injuries and 53 fatalities in October, according to a report from the Traffic...