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Laos Advances Land Compensation for Vientiane-Hanoi Expressway

Bolikhamxay is finalizing land compensation rates for the Vientiane-Hanoi Expressway, pushing forward a major infrastructure project designed to link landlocked Laos with Vietnamese seaports. Local officials met with affected households in Pakxan district, on 23 September to outline payment structures for residential plots, rice fields, and agricultural land.  The draft framework...

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 Reopen Applications for Non-Bank Financial Institutions by End of 2026

The Lao central bank plans to resume accepting applications to establish new non-bank financial...

Khammouane Targets UNESCO Geopark Status to Boost Tourism

Khammouane is preparing a UNESCO bid for the Hinboun Geopark, hoping the international designation...

Laos, China Open Joint Military Aviation Center for Lao Air Force Training

Laos and China have opened a joint military support and training center at Ban...

Laos Confirms Record Eight Covid-19 Deaths

Laos has confirmed 1,425 cases of Covid-19 across the country today and a record number of deaths attributed to the virus. The National Taskforce for...

Miss Grand Laos Spices Up Pageant with Papaya Salad Costume

Miss Grand Laos 2021, Ms. Daomixay Pachansitti, has spiced up the national costume competition at the Miss Grand International 2021 pageant with a piece inspired...

Child Labor Still Prevalent in Laos Tourism Industry

Authorities in Laos have admitted that child labor remains an issue for the country, with underage workers still employed in the tourism industry. Child labor...

Korean Investment Sought in That Luang Lake Special Economic Zone

Korean investment in land development is expected to pour in following a deal between Chinese developers and a Korean real estate firm. Korean real estate...

Authorities to Discuss Methods for Addressing High Fuel Prices in Laos

Authorities in Laos have begun attempts to address high fuel prices faced by the country amid the volatile global market. The Ministry of Industry and...

Laos Confirms 1,291New Cases of Covid-19 and Four Deaths

Laos has recorded 1,291new cases of Covid-19 across the country today. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that 6,273 tests were conducted...