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Foodpanda to Cease Operations in Thailand, Parent Company Announces

Foodpanda will cease its operations in the country on 23 May, its German parent company Delivery Hero announced on 23 April.  The decision is a major shake-up of Thailand's competitive food delivery sector, marking the end of a nearly decade-long presence in the country.  Delivery Hero confirmed in an official statement...

Lao-Thai Health Project Trains More Than 1,170 Professionals Under Princess Sirindhorn’s Initiative

Over 1,170 Lao health professionals have been trained through a long-running initiative led by...

Laos Expands Military Teacher Training Program to Tackle Teacher Shortage

As the teacher shortage in Laos continues to affect rural communities, Phongsaly Province has...

Lao Deputy Calls for Climate, Trade Cooperation

Laos’ Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Maithong Thammavongsa reaffirmed Laos’ commitment to strengthening regional...

Luang Prabang Surges Past Tourism Goals with Over 1.1 Million Visitors, Fueling Economic Growth

Luang Prabang experienced a tourism boom in the first quarter of the year, generating...

Government to Continue Compensating Residents Affected by Laos-China Railway

The Lao government will provide over LAK 465 billion in compensation to those who have been affected by the Laos-China railway project. According to a...

Phonhong Station Complete Along Laos-China Railway

Phonhong Railway Station was announced complete by constructors of the Laos-China Railway on Friday. The station is located in Phonhong, some 70 kilometers north of...

Luang Prabang Station Along Laos-China Railway to be Completed Next Month

Luang Prabang Station along the Laos-China railway is scheduled to be completed next month. The station's roof has been completed under the "three vertical lines,...

Vientiane Capital to Upgrade Roads and Infrastructure

Vientiane Capital authorities are to upgrade nine roads alongside other infrastructure in the capital this year. According to a report by Lao National Radio, nines...

Lao Kip Depreciates against Foreign Currencies

The Lao kip has continued its depreciation against foreign currencies, affecting the cost of living amid the Covid-19 pandemic. In recent months, a mismatch...

EDL Issues Measures Against Electricity Theft

Electricite du Laos has announced new measures against electricity theft and meter tampering, including tripling fines for infringements. The power company says that those who...