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Laos Tightens Ban on Minors Entering Entertainment Venues

On 7 October, Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Suanesavanh Vignaket announced tighter enforcement of rules barring people under 18 from entering entertainment venues. Businesses that violate the rules face fines, suspension or revocation of their operating licences, and possible cancellation of their enterprise registration certificates. The measures follow inspections...

Laos Flags Millions in Misused Funds Across Public Projects

The State Inspection Authority has flagged USD 1.976 million in diverted funds and spending...

Health Ministry Finds More Than 180 Illegal Beauty Centers, Orders Nationwide Re-Inspection

The Lao Ministry of Health has ordered a nationwide re-inspection of private medical and...

Laos Shifts Tourism Licensing Powers to Provincial, District Authorities

Laos is revising how tourism business licences are issued and enforced, dividing responsibilities among...

The Photographer Who Speaks for Laos’ Forests

In the forests of Laos, observation comes before words for Souksamlan “Toun” Laladeth. That idea...

Nam Theun 1 Power Company Issues Statement on Leak Rumors

The Nam Theun 1 Power Company has issued a statement in response to concerns by residents in Laos regarding seepage near the dam wall. Photographs...

Thailand Celebrates Non-Stinky Durian

The Thai province of Nakhon Ratchasima is celebrating the certification of its "non-stinky" durian variety as a geographical indication (GI). The Pak Chong-Khao Yai durian,...

“Hmong-inspired” Ensembles Spark Discussion on Appropriation

The Laotian Times interviews two experts on Hmong clothing about their differing views on a celebrity's "Hmong-inspired" outfit at the 2022 BET Awards.  An American...

Malaysia Takes AFF U19 Trophy in Indonesia

Malaysia U-19 won the 2022 AFF U-19 Cup after defeating Laos 2-0 in the championship match on Friday evening at the Patriot Candrabhaga Stadium,...

Police Arrest Arms Dealer in Vientiane After Exchange of Gunfire

Police have apprehended a man believed to be a notorious arms dealer who fired shots at police yesterday in an attempt to evade arrest....

Australia Scraps Agricultural Visa Scheme for Lao Workers

The Australian government has discontinued a policy to allow foreign workers, including those from Laos, to work in Australia under agricultural programs. Mr. Paul Kelly,...