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Health Ministry Finds More Than 180 Illegal Beauty Centers, Orders Nationwide Re-Inspection

The Lao Ministry of Health has ordered a nationwide re-inspection of private medical and beauty facilities after finding 183 beauty centers performing medical procedures without a license. Health Minister Baikham Khattiya disclosed the findings on 7 October at the 2nd Ordinary Session of the 10th National Assembly, where lawmakers questioned...

Laos Shifts Tourism Licensing Powers to Provincial, District Authorities

Laos is revising how tourism business licences are issued and enforced, dividing responsibilities among...

The Photographer Who Speaks for Laos’ Forests

In the forests of Laos, observation comes before words for Souksamlan “Toun” Laladeth. That idea...

Laos Sets 60 Million-Liter Fuel Reserve Floor, Diversifies Imports, Lao PM Saleumxay Says

Laos will keep domestic fuel reserves at around 60 million liters or more and...

Authorities in Laos detained nearly 10,651 suspects of 31 nationalities in the first nine...

UN Chief Urges Global Action on Climate Financing and Debt Relief

In a press conference held in Jakarta on Thursday, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasized the urgent need for a robust debt workout mechanism to...

Lao Ministry Urges Phone Users to Register their Numbers by December 16 or Face Fines

The Ministry of Technology and Communications (MOTC) office in Laos issued a notice on Thursday, stating that all phone numbers across the country must...

Lao-American Restaurant Owner Ready to Start Over After Racist Allegations Forced Shutdown

After false allegations against David Rasavong and his Fresno, California-based restaurant Tasty Thai caused the business to shut down in May, the owner is...

Laos Symbolically Takes Over ASEAN Chairmanship from Indonesia

During a handover ceremony at the closing of the 43rd ASEAN Summit in Jakarta, Indonesia, Laos took over the chairmanship of the Association of...

After ASEAN Summit Joined by China, US and Russia, Indonesia’s Leader Warns of Protracted Conflicts

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia’s President issued a stark warning Thursday after wrapping up a summit of Southeast Asian countries that were joined by...

Russia Urges For ASEAN-Russia Summit 2024 to be Held in Laos

Following the end of the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit (ABIS-2023) in Jakarta, Indonesia, Russia has urged for the ABIS-2024 to be held in...