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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 1,073 New Cases of Covid-19 and Two Deaths

Laos has recorded 1,073 new cases of Covid-19 across the country today, with two new deaths. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported...

Lao Kip Drops to 15-Year Low

The Lao kip has continued its depreciation against foreign currencies, reaching its lowest value against the US dollar in more than fifteen years. The value...

Laos Commits to Addressing Climate Change at COPS26 Conference

Laos has given its commitment to addressing climate change while attending the 26th Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on...

Residents in Laos Confused by Latest Covid-19 Measures

Frequently changing policies and inconsistent announcements have left the public unclear about Covid-19 measures in Laos. Residents of Laos have expressed confusion regarding the latest...

Laos To Move Forward with LaoSafe Health and Hygiene Certification Program

LaoSafe, a health and hygiene program for the tourism and hospitality sector, has just received official approval from the Ministry of Health (MoH) and...

Laos Hits New Record Number of Covid-19 Cases and Deaths

Laos has recorded 1,306 new cases of Covid-19 and six new deaths across the country today. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported...