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Nam Theun 2 Power Company Earns Laos’ First International Anti-Bribery Certification

Nam Theun 2 Power Company Ltd. (Nam Theun 2) became the first company in Laos to receive the ISO 37001:2016 or the Anti-Bribery Management Systems certification on 6 September. This certification highlights Nam Theun 2’s commitment to upholding transparency and integrity, with the endorsement of its shareholders Electricité de France...

Laos, Russia Team Up on Unexploded Ordnance Clearance in Houaphanh Province

Laos’s Ministry of Defense and the Russian Embassy in Laos launched a humanitarian project...

Xieng Khouang to Celebrate Khao Kai Noi Festival, Showcasing Laos’ Premium Rice

Xieng Khouang Province is set to host the Khao Kai Noi Festival from 25...

Laos-China Railway Hits 3 Million Passengers in First 10 Months of 2024

Over the first ten months of 2024, the Laos-China Railway transported a total of...

That Luang Festival to Feature Over 1,600 Booths Showcasing Lao Crafts, Culture

The 2024 That Luang Festival, running from November 11 to 15, is set to...

Students Face Difficulties with Online Learning in Vientiane Capital

Authorities in Vientiane Capital have admitted that many schools and students face difficulties accessing or using online learning facilities. KPL reports that low internet penetration...

Currency Exchange Businesses to Become Commercial Bank Representatives

Authorities in Laos have ordered currency exchange businesses to transition into representatives of commercial banks across the country. According to a notice issued by the...

Laos Sees Trade Deficit of USD 24 million in August

Laos recorded a trade deficit of USD 24 million in August, according to information from the Lao Trade Portal. LTP reports that exports from Laos...

Laos Authorizes Cryptocurrency Trial Program

The government of Laos has authorized six companies to trade and mine cryptocurrencies while relevant ministries are to draft regulations governing their use. According to...

Vang Vieng To Receive New Roads, Infrastructure Upgrade

Vang Vieng is to receive a USD 8 million upgrade to improve its infrastructure, according to the Vientiane Times. The tourist town will see new...

Laos Reopens Schools Online Across the Country Today

The Ministry of Education and Sports has scheduled the reopening of schools online across the country from today. According to a notice issued by...