The Lao government will begin a major upgrade of a 50-kilometer stretch of National Road No. 13 South in October 2025 to boost freight capacity and regional connectivity, with completion expected by 2028.
Bounyavath Nilasay, Head of the Vientiane Capital Department of Public Works and Transport, revealed the project during...
The National University of Laos (NUOL) has announced plans to expand student accommodations at its main campus in Dong Dok village, Vientiane.
On 18 February,...
Taiwan has categorized Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, and Cambodia as high-risk destinations due to their involvement in hosting fraudulent activities, according to the Taiwanese...
A Silent Crisis
Gender-based violence (GBV) is one of the most widespread human rights violations worldwide. In Laos, the statistics mirror global trends—about one in...
Laos is intensifying its crackdown on illegal call center operations within the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Bokeo Province. This action comes...
On 12 February, Wattay International Airport introduced a new document examination machine, Video Spectral Comparator (VSC), designed to detect fraudulent travel documents, enhancing the...