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Nam Song Turns Muddy in Vang Vieng Without Rain

The Nam Song River in Vang Vieng District turned muddy on 15 October, raising concerns among residents who noticed the unusual change despite no reported rainfall. The river is normally clear, and the absence of rain has left residents questioning what caused the discoloration. However, the cause has not been...

Laos’ Population Growth Slows as Birth Rates Fall, 2025 Census Finds

Laos’ population is growing more slowly, with birth rates falling and the population getting...

Bolikhamxay Signs Deals for Three Solar Plants as Larger Project Advances

Bolikhamxay authorities signed investment agreements on 15 October for three solar power plants of...

Vietnam to Introduce Lao in School Curricula in Three Border Areas

Vietnam is preparing to introduce Lao-language classes in schools in Son La Province, Hue...

Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia Plan Stronger Border Security in 2027

Defense ministers from Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia have agreed to strengthen border security, speed...

Two-Day Business Masters Event Aims to Kickstart your Business Career!

Business consultancy Katayst Partners is hosting a two-day event from 26-27 November designed to give business owners the skills and strategies they need to...

Tiger Cubs Trafficked from Laos Confiscated in Thailand

After months of questioning the husband following initial suspicions, the police managed to arrest the couple red-handed and seized four baby tigers from them...

Attitude Mom, Plentitude’s Modern Breast Pumps Now Available at Parkson, Laos

Attitude Mom & Plentitude’s modern breast pumps are now available for sale at the Parkson Laos Shopping Mall. On 13 November 2022, Attitude Mom &...

Australia Issues Travel Warning for Laos’ Bokeo Province

The Australian government travel advisory website, Smartraveller, has upgraded its travel advice for Laos, advising Australians exercise caution when entering Bokeo Province. According to the...

US Provides Over USD 2 Million to Support Information Management in UXO Sector

The United States of America supports strengthening the information management capacity of the national regulatory authority for the UXO/mine action sector in Laos. In addition...

Road Accidents Kill 71 People in October

Laos recorded 71 deaths in October and according to the Traffic Police department, the most deaths and accidents occurred in Vientiane Capital.   The number of...