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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 on 1 October, as authorities continue a nationwide crackdown on cybercrime and scam operations. The group was transferred in two separate handovers in Bokeo. Most of them, 189 people, face allegations linked to cybercrime or telecom...

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...

Laos Advances Land Compensation for Vientiane-Hanoi Expressway

Bolikhamxay is finalizing land compensation rates for the Vientiane-Hanoi Expressway, pushing forward a major...

Lao President Thongloun Calls for Action on Illegal Mining, Social Problems

Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith has urged stronger action against illegal mining, unlawfully imported vehicles,...

Laos to Experience Cooler Temperatures and Rain This Week

Cooler weather and rain is expected in several parts of Laos this week, with temperatures dropping by up to three degrees. According to a notice...

Vientiane Capital Upgrades Khouvieng Road to Improve Traffic Flow

Authorities in Vientiane Capital have begun widening stretches of Khouvieng Road to better facilitate traffic flow and reduce congestion. Roads are to be widened, footpaths...

Government of Laos Signs Agreement on Blockchain with Welnance Finance

With the advent of modern technologies and as the world enters the era of the 4.0 industrial revolution, it has potentially become more and...

Laos Confirms 1,281 New Cases of Covid-19, Seven Deaths

Laos has recorded 1,281 cases of Covid-19 across the country today, with seven new deaths confirmed. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported...

Laos and Cambodia to Strengthen Tourism Cooperation

Laos and Cambodia are to strengthen cooperation in tourism and facilitate more convenient cross-border travel between the two countries. Khmer Times reports that representatives of...

Tad Yuang Waterfall Wins ASEAN Sustainable Tourism Award

Tad Yuang Waterfall in Champasack Province has received an ASEAN sustainable tourism award this year. The award will be presented to officials from Laos during...