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Laos Records Over 730 Accidents in April, Claiming 109 Lives

Laos experienced a rise in road accidents in April, with 734 incidents reported nationwide, resulting in 109 fatalities, according to the Traffic Police Department under the Ministry of Public Security. The number of road accidents in April marked a 24 percent increase from March, which recorded 617 accidents. The figure...

Laos, Switzerland Strengthen Efforts to Improve Dam Safety

Laos and Switzerland have reaffirmed their commitment to safer hydropower development with the successful...

First Lao Student in Morocco Wins Top University Award

Khanpangna “Eno” Khounsy, a 24-year-old student from Laos, has made history by becoming the...

Former of the Lao Post Office Employees Prosecuted in Major Fraud Case

Authorities in Laos have prosecuted several former employees of the Lao Post Office in...

Robert Francis Prevost Becomes Pope Leo XIV

By Ella IDE/AFP - Robert Francis Prevost became Pope Leo XIV on Thursday after...

Laos and Thailand to Build New Friendship Bridge for Both Road and Rail

Thailand plans to construct a combined railway and roadway bridge across the Mekong River to connect with Laos. The Thai cabinet approved plans for a...

Vang Vieng Seeing 3,000 Domestic Visitors Every Week

Renowned tourist town Vang Vieng is seeing some 3,000 domestic tourists visit every week following the relaxation of Covid measures. Following the easing of travel...

Building a More Resilient Lao Education System Through Digitalization

With schools and educational institutions being closed since April 2021 due to the second wave of the virus, the COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the...

Laos Records USD 1 Billion Trade Surplus in 2021

Laos recorded a trade surplus of USD 1 billion in 2021, with the country's overall imports and exports, excluding power exports, totaling USD 13...

Year of the Tiger Highlights Urgent Need to Rewild Tiger Populations in Laos

In the Year of the Tiger, it may be time to bring the iconic big cat back from the brink of extinction in Laos. Without...

Thailand Talks Travel Bubbles with China and Malaysia

Thailand will meet with China and Malaysia to discuss travel bubbles this month as part of efforts to ensure faster recovery of its vital...