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Laos Uncovers Widespread Corruption, Records Billions in Losses Over Five Years

Laos has uncovered widespread corruption cases nationwide over the past five years, identifying 334 individuals implicated in financial misconduct between 2021 and 2025, with total losses exceeding LAK 642.93 billion (nearly USD 30 million), alongside significant losses in multiple foreign currencies.  Khamphanh Phommathat, President of the State Inspection Authority (SIA),...

Laos Processes 21,003 Drug Cases, Arrests 31,289 Suspects Since 2021

Laos has made progress in its fight against drugs, with 21,003 cases handled and...

Thailand Set to Lift Afternoon Alcohol Sales Ban

Thailand is preparing to lift its afternoon alcohol sales ban to boost tourism and...

Laos, North Korea Move to Deepen Cooperation Across Multiple Sectors

Laos and North Korea have agreed to expand cooperation across multiple sectors, reflecting a...

Lao State Fuel Company Set to Transform into Public–Private Joint Venture

The Lao government is moving to restructure the Lao State Fuel Company (LSFC) into...

UN General Assembly Votes to Condemn Myanmar Military Coup

The United Nations General Assembly condemned Myanmar's military coup on Friday, calling for an arms embargo against the country in a resolution that indicated...

Laos Begins Vaccinating the Elderly with Sinopharm

Laos has begun providing Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccines to people over the age of 60 and those with underlying medical conditions. The Chinese government has confirmed...

Laos Extends Lockdown Measures For Further 15 Days

Laos has extended its lockdown Covid-19 prevention measures across the country for a further 15 days as the community spread of Covid-19 in the...

Mekong River Water Levels See Big Jump Due to Torrential Rain

Lower Mekong River Basin (LMB) water levels have increased significantly over the last seven days but some sections will see a slight dip over...

Laos Records 13 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has recorded another 13 cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 2,047. Dr. Lattanaxay Phetsouvanh lead the daily briefing by...

New Houaphan Airport 92% Complete

The construction project of the Nong Khang Airport in Houaphan Province is 92% complete but has suffered delays due to the Covid-19 pandemic. A meeting...