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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...

Lao Ministry Partners With ADB to Enhance Capacity in Public Debt Management

The Lao Ministry of Finance, in partnership with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), concluded a 2-day training on “High-level Policy Dialogue on Good Practices...

Days Off in ASEAN: Which is the Most Holiday-Friendly Nation

As the festival season approaches, people across Southeast Asia are looking forward to spending quality time with family and unwind. But, when it comes to...

Vietnamese NA Chairman Praises Outgoing Lao Ambassador to Vietnam

Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue welcomed outgoing Lao Ambassador to Vietnam Sengphet Houngboungnuang in Hanoi, Vietnam on Thursday. Vuong praised Ambassador...

Laos, Cambodia Further Enhance Collaboration at 3rd Border Peace and Friendship Conference

Laos and Cambodia jointly held the 3rd Border Peace and Friendship Conference to discuss cooperation agreements and emphasize unity, trade, and cultural exchange along...

Lao-China Railway Surpasses Expectations, Transporting Over 26 Million Tons of Cargo

The Lao-China Railway has surpassed expectations, transporting a total of 26.8 million tons of cargo as of 3 October, and carrying more than 2,700...

Lao Athletes Showcase Performance at Hangzhou Asian Games

A total of 94 athletes from Laos competed in 17 different disciplines in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, from 23 September to...