All News

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 1,212 New Cases of Covid-19 and Five Deaths

Laos has recorded 1,212 cases of Covid-19 across the country today. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that 4,925 tests were conducted...

Five Thousand Passengers Board Laos-China Railway in First Five Days

More than 5,000 people have purchased tickets to ride the Laos-China Railway since its official launch on Friday. The Laos-China Railway began serving public passengers...

Thai Construction Tycoon Handed Prison Sentence for Butchering Black Leopard

A Thai construction Tycoon who shot and cooked a rare black leopard at a wildlife sanctuary in 2018 has been handed a three-year jail...

Meta Bans Myanmar Military Businesses on its Platforms

Meta Platforms Inc, formerly Facebook, said in a statement on Wednesday that it would ban all Myanmar military-controlled businesses from its platforms. The move comes...

Laos Confirms 1,209 New Cases of Covid-19 and Five Deaths

Laos has recorded 1,209 cases of Covid-19 across the country today, with five new deaths confirmed. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported...

Laos Begins AFF Suzuki Cup 2020 with 2-0 Loss to Vietnam

Laos has made an unfortunate start to the AFF Suzuki Cup 2020 losing to Vietnam who scored two goals during the opening match of...