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Mineral Sector Surpasses Five-Year Goals as Government Strengthens Oversight

Laos’ mineral sector recorded production worth LAK 36,175 billion (approximately USD 1.67 billion) in the first 10 months of 2025, achieving 104 percent of the annual target. Speaking at the 10th Ordinary Session of the 9th National Assembly on 10 November, Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone highlighted key progress under the...

Australia Reaffirms Commitment to Laos with Another Humanitarian Relief Delivery under Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2025

Australia continues to demonstrate its strong partnership with Laos by delivering emergency relief supplies...

National Assembly Approves Salary Revision for Civil Servants from January 2026

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee has agreed in principle to approve the government’s...

End to US Government Shutdown in Sight as Stopgap Bill Advances to House

By Imran Vittachi/AFP - The longest-ever US government shutdown moved forward 10 November toward...

Leaked Documents Show Meta Profited from 15 Billion Daily Scam Ads, Reuters Reports

Leaked internal documents from Meta have exposed that approximately 10 percent of the company's...

Unusual Chilly Weather Puts Summer on Pause in Laos

An unusual cold snap has hit Laos bringing cold season temperatures during what is usually one of the hottest months of the year. Residents of...

Australia Welcomes Vietnamese Workers Under Farm Visa Scheme

The Australian Agriculture Visa Program will be offering visas to around 1,000 Vietnamese agricultural workers under a new agreement between Vietnam and Australia. The...

Laos Confirms 2,665 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has recorded 2,665 cases of Covid-19 across the country today. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that 5,270 tests were conducted...

Schoolchildren Overboard as Ferryboat Goes Down in Champasack Province 

A ferryboat carrying schoolchildren across the Mekong River capsized in Champasack Province yesterday, highlighting the need for safer routes for children. The accident occurred in...

Plastic Waste Causing Serious Environmental, Health and Economic Impacts in Laos

Residential waste generation has doubled in Laos over the last two decades, leading to critical environmental and public health issues. Economic growth and changing lifestyles...

Laos Covid Taskforce Reopens Primary School Classes Under New Measures

The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control has reversed an unpopular decision by the Ministry of Education and Sports that had seen some...