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The Photographer Who Speaks for Laos’ Forests

In the forests of Laos, observation comes before words for Souksamlan “Toun” Laladeth. That idea inspired the title of his debut visual anthology, Where the Forests Have No Words, officially launched on 5 October in Vientiane*.* "People call me a conservation and nature photographer. But really, I'm just a simple person,...

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...

Deported to Laos, US Returnees Find Their Way in an Unfamiliar Home

The men behind a barbecue grill in Vientiane speak English more easily than Lao. Some...

Laos Proposes Overhaul of Narcotics Classifications to Target Unlisted Drugs

Laos is proposing to expand its official list of prohibited narcotics and controlled chemicals...

Laos Urges End to US Embargo on Cuba

President of the National Assembly of Laos, Mr. Xaysomphone Phomvihane, affirmed on Friday that Laos, its Party and government, urge that the United States...

Foreign Employee Fined LAK 63 Million for Illegal Waste Dumping

An employee of a foreign company operating in Laos was fined LAK 63 million after being caught dumping garbage.  Head of  Vientiane City Office for...

Laos Ranked Last in Nikkei COVID Recovery Index

Laos has been ranked last in a global assessment of Covid recovery produced by Japanese publisher Nikkei. The Nikkei COVID-19 Recovery Index ranks vaccination rollouts...

Thai and Cambodian Governments Cracking Down on Call Center Crime

Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to cooperate digitally in order to crack down on call-center gangs and online gambling dens. All government agencies in...

Laos Confirms 1,842 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has recorded 1,842 cases of Covid-19 across the country today. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that 4,097 tests were conducted...

Civil Servant Numbers Culled

The government of Laos has authorized a quota of only 1,300 new civil servants this year. The Ministry of Home Affairs was directed by the...