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Lao Runner ‘Lodkeo’ Dominates Pattaya Marathon

Lodkeo Inthakoumman secured another victory by finishing first in the half marathon at the Pattaya Marathon 2025, held from 19 to 20 July in Thailand. “I trained six days a week, balancing both work and practice. It was tough, but the prize made it all worth it,” she said, emphasizing...

United States to Charge USD 250 Visa Integrity Fee Starting October

The United States will begin charging a new USD 250 “Visa Integrity Fee” to...

Laos, Belarus Sign Visa Waiver Agreement to Boost Travel, Ties

Laos and Belarus have signed an intergovernmental agreement to waive visa requirements for holders...

Invisible Hands, Visible Waste: Laos Faces Plastic Overload Amid Falling Prices

By Green Vientiane:  Serge Doussantousse, Chanthakad Souksavath, Nicolas Charlassier –  The slowly fading bags and...

Mobile Phones Fuel Surge in Savings: What the Global Trend Means for Laos

More adults than ever in low- and middle-income countries now have bank or other...

Five Ways Laos Could Revive its Economy (By an Economist)

Given the soaring inflation rate and economic crisis in the country, Phil Allan, a Macroeconomic Policy Analyst, opines on what reforms could transform the...

13 Deaths Reported During Boat Racing Festival in Laos

A total of 13 deaths and 101 accidents have been recorded across the country during this year's boat racing festival. According to the traffic...

Health Minister Asks People Not to Drop Dengue Caution After Rainy Season

The Hygiene and Health Promotion Department of the Ministry of Health has suggested that residents regularly clean areas that could be potential breeding grounds...

Thailand Vows to Tighten Gun and Drug Laws Following Mass Shooting

The government of Thailand has promised to put stringent measures in place after a former police officer who was suspended for using illicit drugs,...

Youth and Schools Nationwide Participate in Clean Up Laos Day

Around 900 students and teachers from vocational schools and colleges across 18 provinces got together for "Clean Up Laos Day", an event organized by...

Laos Records a Trade Deficit of USD 233 Million in September

Laos recorded a trade deficit of USD 233 Million in September, according to the latest information from the Lao trade portal. The trade deficit...