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...
The Laos-China Railway Company is warning people who trespass or illegally climb over barriers that their actions could be deadly.
Residents were caught by railway...
The Lao government has issued new legislation authorizing the export of natural wood products.
The new regulation is aimed at boosting production and wood processing,...
Laos' new oil refinery in Xieng Khouang Province will begin processing crude oil in the coming months.
The refinery, located in Pek District, Xieng Khouang Province,...
Authorities in Saysettha District of Vientiane Capital are to rezone stalls selling construction materials and roadside restaurants.
Major roads in Saysettha District have experienced traffic...
Global events including lockdowns and conflict have pushed rice prices upward across Asia.
Rice prices in Asia rose this week on account of several situations,...