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Lao Runner ‘Lodkeo’ Dominates Pattaya Marathon

Lodkeo Inthakoumman secured another victory by finishing first in the half marathon at the Pattaya Marathon 2025, held from 19 to 20 July in Thailand. “I trained six days a week, balancing both work and practice. It was tough, but the prize made it all worth it,” she said, emphasizing...

United States to Charge USD 250 Visa Integrity Fee Starting October

The United States will begin charging a new USD 250 “Visa Integrity Fee” to...

Laos, Belarus Sign Visa Waiver Agreement to Boost Travel, Ties

Laos and Belarus have signed an intergovernmental agreement to waive visa requirements for holders...

Invisible Hands, Visible Waste: Laos Faces Plastic Overload Amid Falling Prices

By Green Vientiane:  Serge Doussantousse, Chanthakad Souksavath, Nicolas Charlassier –  The slowly fading bags and...

Mobile Phones Fuel Surge in Savings: What the Global Trend Means for Laos

More adults than ever in low- and middle-income countries now have bank or other...

Government Issues Regulations for Cryptocurrency Miners and Platforms in Laos

The government of Laos has issued new regulations governing cryptocurrency mining operations and trading platforms. The new regulations specify the types of businesses that can...

Vientiane Capital Reserves Land for Smart City Development

The sale of land across 12 villages in two districts of Vientiane Capital has been prohibited by city authorities after greenlighting a Smart City...

Covid Death Toll Reaches Over 100 in Laos

Laos has recorded 826 new cases of Covid-19 today, with five new deaths bringing the total number of deaths in the country to 104. The...

Smoking-related Deaths On the Rise in Laos

  Health officials in Laos say some 6,700 people die from smoking-related diseases each year, with the use of e-cigarettes on the rise among youth. According...

Schools Reopen Under New Covid Restrictions in Laos

  The Government of Laos has extended Covid-19 restriction measures indefinitely but has eased several measures, including allowing in-person classes at schools. The notice states that...

Phousy Group Seeks Major Stake in BCEL Bank

A notice issued by the Prime Minister's Office has revealed that construction giant Phousy Group is seeking to purchase a major stake in BCEL...