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Laos, Friends International Expand Youth Programs, Vocational Training, Child Protection Efforts

Social Welfare Centers across Laos will expand their vocational training and job placement programs as part of a new five-year initiative aimed at supporting at-risk youth and strengthening child protection systems nationwide. The move comes under a joint plan between the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare and Friends-International (Peuan...

US, China Reach ‘Framework’ Deal on TikTok Ownership

By Meissa Gueye and Daniel Silva/AFP - The United States and China announced a...

Xayabouly Police Seize Nearly 13 Million Meth Pills in Major Drug Bust

On 10 September, police in Xayabouly Province seized nearly 13 million methamphetamine pills from...

Lao Civil Servants Eligible for Up to 6.5 Months of Maternity Leave

Female civil servants in Laos are entitled to maternity leave ranging from four to...

Asian Development Bank Funds USD 41M for Primary Healthcare in Laos

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 41 million financing package to...

Local Authorities Tighten Grip on Gold Mining in Houaphanh Province

Local authorities in Houaphanh’s Xiengkhor district have issued an official order permanently banning the issuance of gold ore mining permits in all forms. The...

Hun Sen’s Facebook Flooded with Thai Hate Comments Amid Rising Border Tensions

Thai Facebook users stormed the official page of Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen shortly after he lifted restrictions on Thai IP addresses on 23...

China’s Neta EV Parent Company Enters Bankruptcy Amid Growing Financial Troubles

The parent company of Neta has entered bankruptcy proceedings, sending shockwaves through its oversea markets, including Laos and Thailand, including Laos and Thailand where...

Water Shortages Persist in Laos Amid Rising Demand and Weather Challenges

The Water Supply Enterprise of Champasack issued a statement on 23 June addressing the ongoing water shortages affecting several villages. The primary cause, according...

Thai Army Halts Most Border Traffic to Cambodia

The Laotian Times and AFP - On 23 June, Thailand's army closed border crossings with Cambodia in six provinces to all vehicles and foot...

Over 3,000 Flights Disrupted as US Strikes on Iran Spark Airspace Closures

Thousands of flights between Asia and Europe have been canceled or rerouted after several Middle Eastern countries abruptly closed their airspace, causing widespread travel...