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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...

Bank of Laos Launches New 50,000, 100,000 Kip Banknotes

Bank of the Lao PDR announced today that it is to begin issuing new versions of the LAK 50,000 and LAK 100,000 notes. Bank of Lao PDR...

Lao Scholars Ready for Study Success in Australia

Yesterday Australia’s Ambassador to Laos, Mr. Paul Kelly, and the Deputy Minister for Education and Sports, Dr. Sisouk Vongvichit, farewelled 32 Lao Australia Awards...

Ministry of Finance to Modernize Administrative System, Prevent Corruption

The Minister of Finance announced during a recent National Assembly session that the ministry's administration system must go digital in order to combat corruption. Mr....

Health Officials Say Diabetes On the Rise in Laos

Health experts say diabetes is increasingly prevalent in Laos due to changes in lifestyle as the country develops. Diabetes is on the rise among individuals...

15 Killed During Gun Battle in Thailand Near Golden Triangle

Fifteen people were killed on Wednesday during a gun battle between members of a drug gang and Thai military personnel in Chiang Mai Province...

Thailand to Overtake Vietnam as World’s No 2 Rice Exporter

Thailand is on track to overtake Vietnam as the world's second-largest rice exporter, according to Thai Rice Exporters Association (TREA). India is the current top...