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Laos to Enforce LAK 2 Million Fine for Traffic Violations

Starting 23 December, the Lao government will impose fines of up to LAK 2 million (USD 91.42) for vehicles parked for more than three to five minutes near tourist sites in Vientiane Capital. According to a new regulation issued by the Department of Public Works and Transport and the Ministry...

Laos Urged to Improve Enforcement on New Tobacco Packaging Rules

The ASEAN Tobacco Control Association (SEATCA) has called on tobacco companies in Laos to...

Bamboo Concession Project to Boost Local Economy in Oudomxay Province.

On 20 December, Oudomxay Province signed a concession agreement with Ammata Lao Lanexang Co.,...

Vientiane Faces Higher School Dropout Rates in 2023-2024

Dropout rates in Vientiane Capital increased by approximately 13.3 percent during the 2023-2024 school...

Korea Funds Bridge, Road Safety Upgrades on National Road in Laos

On 19 December, the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) announced a grant of USD...

Vientiane Police Issue Statement On Man Shot in Car

Vientiane Capital police have issued a statement regarding the fatal shooting of a man inside his car in Nongnieng Village, Saysettha District on Sunday,...

Authorities Seize and Destroy Illegal Timber in Vientiane Province

Authorities in Vientiane Province's Kasi District have confiscated and destroyed illegal timber. According to a report by Lao Phattana Daily, some 170 pieces of hardwood...

Laos Reaches More than 15,000 Cases of Covid-19

Laos has confirmed 199 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of cases to 15,015. Dr. Sisavath Soutthanalaxay led the daily announcement by the...

Mayor of Vientiane Orders Curfew, Increased Covid Restrictions

The Mayor of Vientiane Capital has issued an urgent order increasing Covid-19 restrictions and imposing a curfew in the nation's capital from today. According to...

Taskforce Urges Public Not To Let Guard Down Against Covid-19

The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control has urged the public to comply with Covid-19 restrictions to avoid a third wave in Laos. Director-General...

South Korean Foreign Minister Visits Laos

South Korea and Laos have discussed ways to strengthen cooperation and expand investment during a visit to Laos by Korean Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong. Lao...