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Laos-Vietnam Railway UXO Clearance Reaches 90 Percent in Laos Section

Surveying, clearance, and destruction of unexploded ordnance (UXO) along the Laos-Vietnam Railway project in Khammouane Province has reached 90 percent completion, clearing the way for heavy machinery to begin construction, local media reported on 12 November. The work is entering its final phase, with the project preparing to move into...

Laos Adopts Five-Year Plan to Protect Migrant Workers

Laos has approved a five-year migration plan aimed at protecting workers’ rights, improving access...

Thousands of Students Leave School Before Graduation in Vientiane

Vientiane Capital has fallen short of government goals to reduce school dropouts, with financial...

Thai Airways Reports Breach Involving Over 60,000 Passenger Records

Thai Airways is investigating unauthorized access to passenger booking information held by its service...

Vientiane Forecasts Faster Economic Growth This Year

Vientiane Capital expects its economy to grow by 7.6 percent this year, falling short...

Thai Businessman in Possession of Child Pornography Arrested in Udon Thani

An infamous Thai businessman was arrested on Wednesday for possession of child pornography and shooting explicit content featuring minors. Local police in Udon Thani stormed...

National Geographic Lists Laos as Breathtaking Travel Destination for 2023

National Geographic, one of the most widely-read and respected magazines in the world, has selected Laos as one of the 25 most breathtaking places...

Police Search for Suspect Who Shot a Man in Vientiane Province

Police are investigating and looking for a suspect who shot a man to death on Monday in Kasy District, Vientiane Province. Lao News Security...

Thai Businesswoman Acquires Miss Universe Pageant for USD 20 Million

This is the first time the beauty pageant organizer would be owned by a woman.  Jakkaphong "Anne" Jakrajutatip, a Thai celebrity media tycoon, transgender rights...

63 Accidents, 11 Deaths Reported in Three Days in Laos

A whopping number of 63 accidents have been reported between October 22-24, resulting in eleven deaths across the country. According to Lao Security News,...

Lao and Thai PM to Attend Key Ceremony for Bridge Construction

The foundation stone laying ceremony of the fifth Laos-Thai Friendship Bridge will be attended by the Prime Ministers of both countries this Friday.  Lao Prime...