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Officials Defend Tree Maintenance Amid Controversy Over Vientiane Transit Expansion

Duangta Boualavong, Deputy Head of the Department of Economics of Wood Processing Technology, has responded to public backlash following the trimming of ancient trees in Vientiane.  The incident, which ignited a heated debate on Facebook on 11 June, was clarified as necessary for road safety and long-term environmental preservation.. The controversy...

Vietnam to Block Telegram in Early June

AFP - Internet service providers in Vietnam must block the Telegram messaging app in...

‘Human Zoo?’ Chiang Mai Cafe Ignites Debate Across Social Media

A café in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, has stirred heated debate on Thai social...

Asian Development Bank Predicts 3.9 Percent Economic Growth for Laos in 2025

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) officially launched the Asian Development Outlook April 2025 at...

Maha Songkran of The Mekong River 2025

Maha Songkran of The Mekong River 2025: “Bridging Love Across Borders: The Joyful Splash...

Bank of Laos Issues Warning on Counterfeit Currency Circulation

The Bank of Laos has issued a public alert regarding the circulation of counterfeit currency, specifically targeting LAK 50,000 notes from 2004. This illicit...

Scammers Prey on WhatsApp, Facebook Users with Fake Lottery Offers

Xieng Khouang Provincial authorities have issued a public warning following reports of individuals falling victim to a fraudulent lottery scheme. The provincial Public Security...

TikTok May Be Banned in the US. Here’s What Happened When India Did It

NEW DELHI (AP) — The hugely popular Chinese app TikTok may be forced out of the U.S., where a measure to outlaw the video-sharing app...

Image on Social Media Reveals Drastic Transformation of Phou Kong Khao Forest Area

In a Facebook post originally shared by Thongkhoon Sayalath, an image depicts a stark comparison of the Phou Kong Khao conservation forest area, in...

Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ is here. Is it poetry? This is what experts say

NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift has released her 11th studio album, “The Tortured Poets Department.” But just how poetic is it? Is it even possible to closely...

Laos Drops in Global Happiness Rankings, Economic Factors Play Key Role

In the 2024 global happiness report, Laos has slid down to the 94th position among more than 140 countries worldwide, marking a decline of...