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Laos Proposes Overhaul of Narcotics Classifications to Target Unlisted Drugs

Laos is proposing to expand its official list of prohibited narcotics and controlled chemicals to close legal loopholes as authorities deal with new and unclassified drugs entering the country. Minister of Public Security Vanthong Kongmany presented the proposed framework to the National Assembly on 5 October. He told lawmakers that traffickers...

Laos Economy Grows 4.8 percent in Nine Months, but Inflation, Tourism Lag

Laos’ economy grew 4.8 percent in the first nine months of 2026, Prime Minister...

Laos Hands Over Nearly 200 Suspected Scammers to Thailand, China in Early October

Laos handed 196 Chinese and Thai nationals back to authorities in their home countries...

Saleumxay Kommasith Becomes Laos New Prime Minister, Sonexay Takes National Assembly Helm

Today, Laos has made a major change to its top leadership, appointing former Deputy...

Laos, Thailand Move Luang Prabang Bridge Toward Construction

Laos and Thailand have moved a planned 820-meter bridge in Luang Prabang Province into...

Building a More Resilient Lao Education System Through Digitalization

With schools and educational institutions being closed since April 2021 due to the second wave of the virus, the COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the...

Laos Records USD 1 Billion Trade Surplus in 2021

Laos recorded a trade surplus of USD 1 billion in 2021, with the country's overall imports and exports, excluding power exports, totaling USD 13...

Year of the Tiger Highlights Urgent Need to Rewild Tiger Populations in Laos

In the Year of the Tiger, it may be time to bring the iconic big cat back from the brink of extinction in Laos. Without...

Thailand Talks Travel Bubbles with China and Malaysia

Thailand will meet with China and Malaysia to discuss travel bubbles this month as part of efforts to ensure faster recovery of its vital...

U-MONEY Receives SME Innovation Excellence Award

Star Fintech Sole Co., Ltd. has once again won the national award: The SME Innovation Excellence Award from the announcement of the ASEAN Business...

Laos Confirms 324 New Cases of Covid-19, Three Deaths

The downward trend continues with Laos has recording 324 cases of Covid-19 across the country today, as well as three deaths. The National Taskforce for...