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Xayabouly Police Seize Nearly 13 Million Meth Pills in Major Drug Bust

On 10 September, police in Xayabouly Province seized nearly 13 million methamphetamine pills from a man attempting to transport them for sale in Vientiane Capital. The case was made public on 15 September. According to a report from Khop district, authorities became suspicious of a heavy-duty truck without a license...

Lao Civil Servants Eligible for Up to 6.5 Months of Maternity Leave

Female civil servants in Laos are entitled to maternity leave ranging from four to...

Asian Development Bank Funds USD 41M for Primary Healthcare in Laos

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 41 million financing package to...

Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Ban Use of Power Banks In-Flight Due to Safety Risks

Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet Air have jointly announced a ban on the use of...

Malaysia’s Largest Island State Aims to Be Region’s ‘Green Battery’

By Jan HENNOP/AFP - Malaysia's verdant, river-crossed state of Sarawak is charging ahead with...

Laos and Thailand Beef over Fishy Pageant Costumes

The national dress worn by Miss Grand Laos 200 has come under fire for its similarity to that worn as the national costume of...

The Wait is Over! foodpanda Launches in Salavanh Province

Today, foodpanda launches their service in Salavanh District, Salavanh Province, which is the 11th province that foodpanda is providing its services to. foodpanda is well...

Laos Elects New President and Prime Minister

The inaugural session of the 9th National Assembly has voted to approve the election of Party Secretary-General, Mr. Thongloun Sisoulith, as President of the...

Laos Authorities Adjust Covid-19 Test Fees

Authorities have updated the fee structure for Covid-19 testing in Laos for both Lao citizens and foreigners, with tests ranging from LAK 50,000 to...

Lao Teas, Silks Shine as Geographical Indications Enhance Global Recognition

In Laos like elsewhere, agricultural products have helped to embody the stories of the people that grow, harvest, preserve, prepare and cook them today...

New National Assembly Building Officially In Use

Laos's new National Assembly building was officially handed over by Vietnam's Ministry of Construction in Vientiane on Saturday. The $111 million structure will serve as...