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United Nations Rights Review Applauds Laos’ Engagement but Flags Deep Concerns

On 29 April, the United Nations Human Rights Council commended Laos for collaborative participation in the Universal Periodic Review (UPR), but fundamental rights issues remain unresolved, especially regarding disappearances and expression. Speaking at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Vice-Chairman of the...

Celebrating 15 Years of Success: Nam Theun 2 Gala Dinner

On 30 April, Nam Theun 2 Power Company celebrated its 15th anniversary of operation...

Thailand Urges Laos to Reconsider Sanakham Hydropower Dam Location

Thailand has formally called on Laos to reconsider the proposed location of the Sanakham...

Laos Seeks Solutions to Address New United States Tariff Hikes

Laos' exports to the United States are expected to face significant impacts following the...

Japan Honors Sonexay Siphandone with Order of the Rising Sun

On 29 April, the Japanese government announced that Grand Cordon of the Order of...

2022 Road Tax Now Payable in Laos

The Ministry of Finance has called upon vehicle owners to make payment of the 2022 road tax, which is now due and payable. According to...

Laos Cabinet and National Assembly Meet to Discuss Economic Woes

Cabinet ministers and National Assembly members held a special meeting yesterday to discuss the country's growing economic problems. The meeting, co-chaired by Mr. Xaysomphone Phomvihane,...

State Inspection Authority: USD 732 Million Lost to Corruption Since 2016  

Since 2016, the Lao government has lost funds in various currencies totaling USD 732 million to corruption, according to a recent report. The State Inspection...

Housing for Attapeu Flood Victims Still Unfinished

New homes for victims of the 2018 dam collapse in Attapeu Province have yet to be completed nearly four years after the disaster. KPL reports...

Lao New Year Ticket Turmoil on Laos-China Railway

An increase in travel ahead of the Lao New Year holiday has caused mayhem at ticketing offices along the Laos-China Railway. Lengthy queues formed at...

Uncontrollable Inflation Reaches 8 Percent in Laos

Laos' year-on-year inflation rate increased to 8.5 percent in March, the highest recorded in some years. According to information provided by the Bank of Laos,...