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Will InDrive Return? App Blocked Across Laos Amid Legal and Technical Turmoil

On 28 May, the popular taxi application InDrive became suddenly inaccessible to customers and drivers in Laos. The sudden disruption quickly sparked confusion and concern among the public, with many questioning whether InDrive would be permanently shut down in Laos. Amid the uncertainty, InDrive Laos addressed the issue on its official...

Laos Marks IDAHOBIT with Growing Focus on Inclusion and Youth Voices

Laos marked the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) on 27 May,...

From Seed to Community: How Lao Tobacco Limited Partners with Lao Farmers

Across the provinces of northern and central Laos, Lao Tobacco Limited (LTL) is working...

OP-ED: Honoring Lao Midwives, Heroes of Maternal Health

By Bounfeng Phoummalaysith, Minister of Health, Laos, and Bakhtiyor Kadyrov, UNFPA Representative in Laos. On...

India, Pakistan Trade Strikes as Kashmir Tensions Spiral Toward Conflict

The conflict between India and Pakistan has entered a dangerous new phase, with both...

US Bombs Still Maim As Obama Prepares to Visit Laos

XIENG KHOUANG, Laos - This year's summer holidays had only just begun when Viet became a fresh casualty of a secret bombing campaign the...

Laotian Minister: Laos Full of Opportunities For Korean Investors

Laotian Planning and Investment Minister Souphanh Keomixay said Thursday, the Southeast Asian country seeks to strengthen economic ties with Korea through investments from private...

Kualao Prepared to Host Delegates for ASEAN Summit

Nestled on the corner of the capital city’s landmark That Dam Intersection, Kualao Restaurant is ready to serve the over 5,000 guests and delegates...

Lao People Want US to Increase UXO Clearance

Lao netizens have welcomed US President Barack Obama's upcoming visit to the country and expressed hope that the US will increase its assistance to...

POLICE: Vehicles Can Now Officially Turn Right At Traffic Lights Nationwide

The Vientiane authorities have agreed to reinstate the old traffic rules for turning right at traffic lights nationwide. Motorists are now allowed to turn right...

Easier Spending, Saving at Home, Abroad Expected as Regional Payment Links Considered

ASEAN member states' central banks are seeking to deepen cooperation on payment linkages to facilitate trade and investment and drive economic growth in the...