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Laos Destroys Tonnes of Drugs as Police Warn of New Substances

Lao authorities have destroyed of 44.5 tonnes of seized drugs and drug-making chemicals in recent weeks, including millions of methamphetamine pills and thousands of kilograms of other substances. The destruction campaign comes as police warn that drugs such as ketamine and kratom drinks, as well as collagen products containing drugs,...

Laos Bans Money Bouquets, Crafts Made From Kip Banknotes

Laos has banned the production, sale, and advertising of crafts made from kip banknotes,...

Laos Targets Faster Border Checks in USD 5 Million Trade Project

Laos is preparing local businesses for higher costs when selling goods abroad, as the...

Thailand’s AIS Plans USD 43.35 Million Investment in Lao Telecom

Thailand’s mobile operator AIS plans to invest USD 43.35 million in Lao Telecom, one...

More Lao Citizens Live Abroad as Foreign Population Nearly Doubles

The number of foreign nationals living in Laos has nearly doubled over the past...

Lao Woman Fatally Shot by Police Officer in Champasack

A police officer in Pakse city, Champasack Province, shot and killed a Laotian-Vietnamese woman in her home on Tuesday. Lao Public Security magazine reports that...

Traffic Police to Enforce Strict Measures During New Year Period

Lao Security Facebook Page released a video on Monday, featuring the Head of the Traffic Police Department, General Police Department, and Ministry of Security,...

This Lao Restaurant is One of the Best New Places to Eat in United States

A Laotian restaurant in Minnesota, United States, has been selected as one of the top 15 new places to dine in the country. Eater, a...

Three Nepali Women Rescued From Job Scams in Laos

Three Nepali women who fell victim to human trafficking returned home this month after having to work illegally in Laos for three months. The Nepali...

Authorities Warn Against Extreme Cold Weather in Laos

The Department of Meteorology and Hydrology in Laos has said that the country is likely to experience colder temperatures between 29 December and January...

Houaphanh Names Cherry Blossom as its Provincial Flower

Houaphanh officials announced Cherry Blossom as its provincial flower on Sunday in Houaphanh-Thanh Hóa park located in the province. The announcement ceremony was attended by...