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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,...

Bus Connection Launched Between Morning Market and Vientiane Railway Station

The Vientiane City 2 Bus Service has announced it will provide a bus connection to Vientiane Railway Station. The new service, Line 28, will run...

Lao Food Festival to Promote Food and Culture of Laos in Vientiane Capital

The Lao Food Festival 2022 will be held in Vientiane Capital at the end of this month to promote the food and culture of...

Laos’ Agricultural Exports Reach USD 900 Million in 2021

  Laos has earned over USD 900 million from the export of agricultural products in 2021, according to a recent government report. Exports of bananas brought...

Laos Detects First Case of Omicron Covid-19 Variant

The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control has announced the detection of the Omicron Covid-19 variant in Laos. Dr. Lattanaxay Phetsouvanh said in a...

Over 2000 Domestic Tourists Visited Vang Vieng in December 2021

More than two thousand domestic tourists visited Vang Vieng District in Vientiane Province throughout December 2021. Following the reopening of attractions in Vang Vieng late...

Laos Confirms 1,083 New Cases of Covid-19 and Two Deaths

Laos has recorded 1,083 cases of Covid-19 across the country today, with two deaths confirmed. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that...