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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...

First Lao Sci-Fi Film, “The Long Walk,” to Shine on Netflix

The Long Walk (Bor Mi Vanh Chark), a Lao science fiction/drama film, will be the first Lao film to be available on Netflix, where...

Police Officer in Vietnam Steals Gold, Gives It Away

A uniformed police officer in central Vietnam allegedly robbed a gold shop, then threw the expensive stolen items into the street, saying they were...

Lack of Birthplace Makes New Vietnamese Passport Ineligible for Visas in Germany, Spain

Vietnam’s new passports lack information regarding holders’ birthplaces, causing Germany and Spain to deny them visas, although embassies are working to find solutions to...

Laos Sees Renewed Fuel Shortages as Pumps Shut Down in Vientiane Capital

Social media users across Vientiane Capital began reporting closed petrol stations today as Laos looks to be headed back into fuel shortages. Many have begun...

Myanmar Military Regime Extends State of Emergency

Myanmar's military junta has extended its state of emergency by six months, saying elections could only be held after the country has achieved stability. The...

Prudential Laos Appoints Manish Gurbuxani as New Chief Executive Officer

Prudential Life Assurance (Lao) Company Limited announced the appointment of Manish Gurbuxani as Chief Executive Officer designate effective 1 August, subject to regulatory approval. Manish...