Annoucement

Laos Revokes Import Licences of Six Vehicle Companies

The Ministry of Industry and Commerce has revoked the import licences of six vehicle-importing companies, immediately barring them from importing four-wheel vehicles. A notice issued on 14 October did not give a reason for the decision. The ministry named GMS Trading, Shacman Truck Laos, Zaha Trust Trading & Service, PA...

Laos Orders Local Trade Offices to Stop Restricting Business Competition

The Ministry of Industry and Commerce has ordered trade offices nationwide to stop imposing...

Laos Bans Money Bouquets, Crafts Made From Kip Banknotes

Laos has banned the production, sale, and advertising of crafts made from kip banknotes,...

Laos’ Population Growth Slows as Birth Rates Fall, 2025 Census Finds

Laos’ population is growing more slowly, with birth rates falling and the population getting...

Laos Tightens Ban on Minors Entering Entertainment Venues

On 7 October, Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Suanesavanh Vignaket announced tighter enforcement...

Pi Mai Lao Still On Despite Confusion Over Defense Ministry Notice

The government notice on suspending Pi Mai Lao celebrations has caused widespread misunderstanding online, with many believing the festival has been cancelled nationwide. In...

Standing Stones in Houaphanh Recognized as National Heritage

A group of ancient standing stones in Houaphanh Province has been officially recognised as a national cultural heritage site, drawing attention to one of...

Pakse to be Renamed After Former President Khamtai Siphandone

Pakse City in Champasak Province may soon be renamed Khamtai Siphandone City, as authorities begin formal steps to change the name of one of...

Vientiane Pet Owners Prepare for Change as Major International Vet Clinic Closes

Pet owners in Vientiane are facing a shift in animal healthcare options as Animal Doctor International, one of the city’s few international-standard veterinary hospitals,...

Laos Urges Students to Cycle, Use Public Transport as Schools Resume Full Week

Laos is encouraging students to use bicycles and public transport to save fuel, as schools return to a full five-day week. The Ministry of Education...

Three Vientiane Districts to Face Temporary Daytime Outages Over Four Days

The Electricité du Laos (EDL) announced a four-day schedule of daytime power cuts affecting three districts in Vientiane Capital, from 20 to 23 March. The...