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Feasibility Study Begins for Boten–Nateuy Expressway, Highway Upgrades in Luang Namtha

A feasibility study for a proposed expressway linking the Boten International Checkpoint, on the border with China, to Nateuy in Luang Namtha Province has officially begun.  The project aims to connect inland regions with international markets and support Laos’ vision of becoming a land-linked nation. The Memorandum of Understanding for the...

Maldives Begins ‘Generational Ban’ on Smoking

AFP - The Maldives began implementing a smoking ban Saturday on anyone born after...

Thailand Cancels November Full Moon Party Amid National Mourning

Thailand’s famed Full Moon Party, held annually on Haad Rin Beach in Koh Phangan,...

Eight Parking Zones Planned in Vientiane Ahead of BRT Launch

To prepare for the upcoming operation of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, the...

Laos Sets New Economic Direction Under 2026–2030 Development Strategy

Laos is setting an ambitious new course for national growth as the Ministry of...

Prime Minister of Laos Appoints Taskforce to Address Economic Problems

The Prime Minister of Laos has formed a special taskforce to address the country's economic problems and resolve an ongoing fuel crisis. According to a...

Thailand to Accept Over 160,000 Migrant Workers

Thailand plans to employ more than 160,000 migrant workers to reduce the number of illegal workers entering the country without quarantine.  According to the Thai...

US Deputy Secretary of State to Visit Laos

US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman will travel to the Republic of Korea (ROK), the Philippines, Vietnam, and Laos from 5 June to...

UNFPA and The Lao Red Cross Partner to Strengthen Capacity on Blood management and services, Health Promotion and Disaster Preparedness

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Lao Red Cross (LRC) will collaborate for capacity Strengthening Programme on Blood Service and Management, Health...

Police Seize Over 10,000,000 Amphetamine Pills in Bokeo Province 

Bokeo authorities seized over 10,000,000 amphetamine pills from two suspects on Friday. Two men from Bokeo and Xieng Khouang provinces have been caught with 12,000,000 amphetamine...

Vientiane-Vang Vieng Expressway Resumes Operation After Shooting 

The Vientiane-Vang Vieng expressway continues to operate and ensure customer safety following a shooting at the exit tunnel between Hin Heup and Vientiane. Vientiane...