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Thailand Plans to Extend Work Permits for Lao, Myanmar Migrant Workers

Thailand is planning to extend work permits for more than 2.3 million migrant workers until February 2029, as it seeks to address labour shortages and retain workers from neighboring countries. The proposed measures would allow eligible Lao and Myanmar workers to renew their permits without the usual 30-day waiting period....

Japan Provides JPY 955.8 Million in Road, Bridge Repair Equipment to Laos

Japan handed over road and bridge repair equipment worth JPY 955.8 million (USD 6.05...

Laos Detains 41 in Raids on Suspected Scam, Gambling Operations

Lao authorities detained 41 people during three separate raids on rented homes in Vientiane...

Laos Joins 13-Market Asian Communications Network

Vientiane-based agency joins One Asia Communications as regional leaders examine how artificial intelligence is...

Laos Requires Approval for Foreign Singers, Sets Midnight Closing Time

Vientiane Province authorities have banned bars, restaurants and other entertainment venues from bringing in...

Laos Confirms 1,138 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has recorded 1,138 cases of Covid-19 across the country today. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that 4,254 tests were conducted...

Miss India Crowned Miss Universe 2021

Harnaaz Sandheu, AKA Miss India, has officially been crowned the new Miss Universe 2021. Harnaaz Sandhu was officially named Miss Universe 2021 at the international...

Kunming Sees Renewed Interest in Train Travel Following Laos-China Railway Opening

Residents of Kunming are taking a keener interest in train travel following the historic launch of the Laos-China Railway. While current regulations do not allow...

US Investments in Laos Reach Over USD 280 Million

The United States has invested more than USD 280 million in Laos through activities including construction, mining, financial and other services. The number was...

Laos Sees 1,274 New Covid-19 Cases, Record Number of Deaths

Laos has confirmed 1,274 cases of Covid-19 across the country today, with eleven deaths making a new record for the country. The National Taskforce for...

Laos Sees Yet Another Record Day of Covid-19 Cases

Laos has confirmed 1,898 cases of Covid-19 across the country today, yet another record for the country. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control...