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Free BRT, Bus Services During 12th National Games

Vientiane Capital will offer free Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and public bus services to facilitate the movement of athletes, officials, and spectators during the 12th National Games, taking place from 15 to 25 November. The initiative, announced by the Vientiane Public Works and Transport Department on 11 November, aims to...

Construction Begins on National Road No. 2W Upgrade Project Worth USD 10 Million

On 11 November, the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) signed a contract...

Lao Salad “Soop Phak” Gains Popularity on TikTok Among Thai Food Creators

A traditional Lao salad known as Soop Phak has recently become a surprise hit...

Thailand to End Tax Exemption on Low-Value Online Imports from January 2026

Thailand is set to eliminate its tax exemption for low-value online purchases starting January...

Lao Government Keeps Majority in Lao Airlines as COMAC Takes 49% Stake

On 10 November, the Lao government confirmed an agreement with the Chinese state-owned aircraft...

Vientiane Capital Floods Again Following Heavy Rains

Several districts in Vientiane Capital have seen flash flooding after heavy rains swept across Laos yesterday evening. The heavy downpour in the early hours of...

Which Dams Are Releasing Water in Laos?

As monsoonal rains drench Laos and rivers continue to rise across the country, several hydropower projects have been forced to release water. Where are...

Husband Kills Wife in Luang Nam Tha Shooting

A 56-year-old husband shot and killed his wife at an up-land rice field hut in Kuisoung Village, Lae District, Luang Nam Tha Province, on 29...

India Seeks Expansion of Highway To Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam 

India is now looking to expand the India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway to Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam, in order to increase connectivity of the region.  ASEAN Briefing...

Over 18,000 Dengue Fever Cases in Laos

Dengue fever infections across Laos have reached 18,043 cases since January, including 17 deaths, according to the Ministry of Health. The Center of Information and...

Vietnam Orders Tech Firms to Store User Data Locally

Vietnam has ordered tech firms to store user data locally and establish local offices in a new move to tighten cybersecurity regulations. Reuters reports that...