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Lao Authorities Arrest 59 Vietnamese Nationals in Fraud Crackdown

Lao and Vietnamese police have arrested 59 Vietnamese nationals involved in a high-tech fraud ring based in the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone in Bokeo Province. The operation, carried out with support from Dien Bien Provincial Police, dismantled a cross-border scam that defrauded hundreds of Vietnamese citizens.  The coordinated crackdown took...

Ancient Buddha Statues Unearthed During Temple Renovation in Champasack

On 14 July, workers and local villagers unearthed a total of 70 ancient Buddha...

Laos Wins Two Medals at ASEAN Jujitsu Championship

The Lao National Jujitsu Team won a silver and a bronze medal at the...

Trump Admin Deports Migrants from Laos, 4 Other Nations to Eswatini

AFP - The Trump administration on 16 July announced the third-country deportation from the...

Thailand Postpones Tourism Tax Again, Now Unlikely Before 2026

Thailand’s long-anticipated “Tourism tax,” often referred to as the “land entry tax,” has been...

Vang Vieng Music Festival to be Rescheduled Amid Covid Fears

Authorities in Laos have issued a notice ordering the reschedule of the popular Vang Vieng Music Fest 2020 amid fears of a Covid-19 outbreak. According...

Laos to Consider Trial of Russian Covid-19 Vaccine

Authorities in Laos are considering the provision of the Russian Covid-19 vaccine, dubbed "Sputnik V," after its certification is complete. Lao Minister of Science and...

Road Rage Shooter Urged to Give Himself Up

A man who shot a woman in the leg following a road rage incident has been asked to give himself up to authorities after...

Panyathip’s 2nd Annual Christmas Wonderland 2020

As the holiday season gets closer, many are putting up their Christmas trees and lights. Panyathip’s Secondary Student Council with the support of the...

Government Signs On For Railway Land Development Deal

The Laos-China Railway Co. is to develop areas surrounding railway stations in Vientiane Capital, Vientiane Province, Oudomxay, and Luang Prabang. The government of Laos signed...

Star Fintech Celebrates Two Years of U-Money Service

On December 9, 2020, at the Hall of Star Telecom Co., Ltd, a ceremony was held to celebrate the 2 Years Anniversary of the...