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Lao Authorities Arrest 59 Vietnamese Nationals in Fraud Crackdown

Lao and Vietnamese police have arrested 59 Vietnamese nationals involved in a high-tech fraud ring based in the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone in Bokeo Province. The operation, carried out with support from Dien Bien Provincial Police, dismantled a cross-border scam that defrauded hundreds of Vietnamese citizens.  The coordinated crackdown took...

Ancient Buddha Statues Unearthed During Temple Renovation in Champasack

On 14 July, workers and local villagers unearthed a total of 70 ancient Buddha...

Laos Wins Two Medals at ASEAN Jujitsu Championship

The Lao National Jujitsu Team won a silver and a bronze medal at the...

Trump Admin Deports Migrants from Laos, 4 Other Nations to Eswatini

AFP - The Trump administration on 16 July announced the third-country deportation from the...

Thailand Postpones Tourism Tax Again, Now Unlikely Before 2026

Thailand’s long-anticipated “Tourism tax,” often referred to as the “land entry tax,” has been...

Three Killed in Fire at Asphalt Plant in Vientiane Capital

Three people were killed during a fire at an asphalt plant in Vientiane Capital on Thursday. According to a report by Vientiane Rescue 1624, three...

New Reports Highlight Impacts of Human and Environmental Incursions in Mekong

Overfishing and habitat degradation caused by rapid population growth, infrastructure development, and climate change are stressing the Lower Mekong Basin’s fisheries while changes in...

Myanmar Excluded from ASEAN Summit

Myanmar's military chief Min Aung Hlaing has expressed disappointment at being excluded from an upcoming foreign ministers summit. According to a statement by the group,...

Laos Records Five Covid-19 Deaths in One Day as Death Toll Reaches 45

Laos has confirmed five deaths from Covid-19 today, as outbreaks continue in Vientiane Capital, Khammouane, and Vientiane Province. The country saw 657 new cases of...

Cool Weather Forecast for Parts of Laos this Week

Cooler weather is forecast for some parts of Laos this week, particularly in the northern provinces. According to a notice issued by the Department of...

Authorities Cancel Fireboat Festival and End of Buddhist Lent Celebrations in Luang Prabang

Authorities in Luang Prabang Province have canceled celebrations of End of Buddhist Lent and the Fire Boat Festival this year amid lockdown restrictions. According to...