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Lao National Television Wins Silk Road Global News Award for ‘Beautiful Laos’

Lao National Television, in collaboration with Yunnan Provincial Television, has received the Silk Road Global News Award (SRGNA) for its documentary Beautiful Laos. The award was presented at the 2nd Silk Road Global News Award ceremony held in Kunming, China, on 16 September. This year’s awards attracted nearly 5,000 submissions...

Thai Authorities Arrest Lao National, Seize Over 2,200 Rounds of Guns

On 15 September, they arrested three Lao nationals in Khon Kaen for working illegally...

Two Former EDL Officials Detained Over Transmission Line Corruption

The Lao government uncovered a new corruption case in a transmission line project, detaining...

Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng Ranked in Asia’s Top 8 by Times of India

Luang Prabang and Vangvieng are among Asia’s top eight destinations for solo backpackers in...

Smoke-Dried Bodies Could Be World’s ‘Oldest Mummies’, Recent Study Found

AFP - Some ancient societies in China and Southeast Asia appear to have smoke-dried...

Corruption in Lao Banking Sector Causes LAK 1.6 Billion in Losses in 2024, Bank of Laos Says

Widespread corruption in Laos’ banking sector led to nearly LAK 1.6 billion (around USD 74,000) in financial losses in 2024, according to the Bank...

Lao Government Launches Legal Pathway for Jobs in Korea’s Fishery Sector

Laos is set to deploy workers to South Korea’s fisheries sector for the first time under the E-10-2 visa program, a move aimed at...

Laos Approves Cost-Cutting Road Policy to Boost Infrastructure

The National Assembly has approved a new policy aimed at promoting road construction and repair across the country, as proposed by the Minister of...

Trump Mulls Extending Travel Ban to 36 More Nations

AFP - The United States is considering extending its travel ban to 36 more countries, a person who has seen the memo said on...

Three Lao Women Arrested in Thailand for Involvement in Illegal Prostitution

On 14 June, three Lao women were arrested in Thailand for engaging in illegal prostitution activities in Mueang district, Nakhon Nayok Province. According to Thailand’s...

Cambodia Demands Thailand Reopen Borders, Issues 24-Hour Ultimatum

Latest update on 16 June at 3:22 Cambodia has issued a 24-hour ultimatum demanding the full reopening of all border checkpoints with Thailand or risk...