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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...

Israeli Tourist Drowns During his Trip to Laos

The Foreign Ministry of Israel stated that a tourist who was on a trip across Asia and visited Laos had drowned in the country. The...

Laos to Get Support From Vietnam Post in Digital Transformation

Lao Post Cooperation will receive assistance from its Vietnam counterpart in digital transformation and the use of digital platforms in postal services, the General...

Bank of the Lao PDR Issues New Banknotes for Circulation

Bank of the Lao PDR (BOL) has announced the release of two new banknotes to increase the quality of currency being printed and prevent...

United States and Laos Hold 10th Comprehensive Bilateral Dialogue

The United States and Laos held their 10th Comprehensive Bilateral Dialogue on October 14, in Vientiane, where the two sides discussed their continued cooperation...

Champasack to Develop Areas Around Two Waterfalls for Tourism

Khon Phapheng and Somphamit or Li Phi falls will be developed with an estimated construction value of USD 500,000. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister...

Thai Government Takes Steps to Legalize Undocumented Lao Workers

The Thai government has announced that it will provide work permits and visas to Lao nationals so that they can remain in the country...