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Young Lao Footballers Win International Titles as World Cup Fever Grows

While the FIFA World Cup dominates football headlines, a Lao youth footballers has returned from Europe with two international titles. On 5 July, W.I.G NAGA's under-13 team successfully defended its IberCup title in Portugal, defeating Portuguese side GD Estoril Praia B 4-2 in the final to become back-to-back champions of...

Teenage Gangs Spark Public Safety Concerns Across Vientiane

Recent police arrests have renewed public concern over rising youth violence and reckless motorcycle...

Lower Fuel Prices Bring Relief, But Many Eye EVs as Living Costs Rise

UPDATED on 12 June at 11PM with a correction on the number of provinces...

LAK 210 Million Tequila Bill Puts Laos Night Out in Viral Spotlight

A single receipt forwarded in a group chat has turned into one of Laos'...

Jojo Miracle Brings Lao Music to International Stage in Manila

A return to the stage after years away from releasing music has taken Lao...

Lao Airlines to Reboot Inflight Magazine, Open for Advertising

The Lao Airlines inflight magazine, Champa Meuanglao, is to undergo a drastic change as part of a reboot that will showcase a modern and...

Officials to Crack Down on Illegal Workers in Laos

As part of government efforts to strictly monitor foreign nationals working in the country, the labour and security sectors are set up to register...

Lao Airlines aims for Direct Route to Tokyo for Passengers

Lao Airlines has announced plans to provide its passengers with a direct flight between Vientiane and Tokyo, Japan. Though not much has been detailed in...

Laos and Vietnam to build Vientiane-Hanoi Highway

The Lao Ministry of Public Works and Transport, in collaboration with The Vietnamese Ministry of Transport, have agreed to implement the next step towards...

Thai Soap Star’s Husband Guilty of Laundering Xaysana Money

The husband of Thai celebrity, Napapa “Patt” Tantrakul,  was formally charged Monday with money laundering for his connection to transnational Laotian drug lord, Xaysana...

Largest Forest in Xayaboury to be Opened as Tourist Attraction

Hoping to draw more people to experience its natural beauty and establish its profile as a tourist destination, Xayaboury Province is opening up its...