Laos has uncovered widespread corruption cases nationwide over the past five years, identifying 334 individuals implicated in financial misconduct between 2021 and 2025, with total losses exceeding LAK 642.93 billion (nearly USD 30 million), alongside significant losses in multiple foreign currencies.
Khamphanh Phommathat, President of the State Inspection Authority (SIA),...
Residents in Laos have complained of long queues while lodging passport applications, as well as widespread corruption involving brokers.
The Consular Department, under the Ministry...
Businesses in northeastern Thailand have noted that cross-border trade has been slow to recover following the reopening of borders with Laos, with improved domestic...
The Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM) and the Carbon Trust, an international climate consultancy, have joined forces to raise awareness of energy efficiency...
Central banks in Southeast Asia hope to link payment systems across the region this year using QR code technology.
Perry Warjiyo, Governor of the Bank...