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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 beauty facilities after finding 183 beauty centers performing medical procedures without a license. Health Minister Baikham Khattiya disclosed the findings on 7 October at the 2nd Ordinary Session of the 10th National Assembly, where lawmakers questioned...

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...

Laos Sets 60 Million-Liter Fuel Reserve Floor, Diversifies Imports, Lao PM Saleumxay Says

Laos will keep domestic fuel reserves at around 60 million liters or more and...

Authorities in Laos detained nearly 10,651 suspects of 31 nationalities in the first nine...

Boom in Skateboarding Builds Community, Lao Style

A recent boom of skateboarding in Vientiane offers creative, welcoming spaces while reflecting Laos’ resourceful spirit and collectivist values, writes Bridget Dooley. Tomorrow, June 18th,...

#bikelikeaboss Promotes Cycling’s Benefits for Health, Environment

#bikelikeaboss encourages cycling as one of a number of healthy options for people and the environment. The One Health Awareness Campaign--which promotes the understanding of...

Ministry of Foreign Affairs to Streamline Passport Applications

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) plans to process more passport applications to reduce the long queue of people waiting to travel abroad. The Consular...

Laos Finance Minister Guarantees Three-month Fuel Supply

Lao Minister of Finance, Mr. Bounchom Oubonpaseuth, has guaranteed fuel supplies will be sufficient for motorists across Laos for the next three months. He made...

Police Face Difficulties with Violations by Foreign Nationals

Lao police officials see difficulties in managing, inspecting, and resolving law violations by foreign nationals residing and living in Laos. Lao Security News reports that a population census...

Luang Prabang Holds First Boat Racing Festival After Years of Covid-19  

Luang Prabang will celebrate the boat racing festival (Boun Xouang Heua) in the Khan River during the Buddhist Lent. A notice issued by Luang Prabang...