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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...

Lao GDP Expected to Expand 7%, Lower Than Expected

The initial estimates made by Lao National Statistics Bureau suggest that gross domestic product (GDP) for the 2015-2016 fiscal year will reach 6.9-7 percent,...

Mekong Water Levels Remain at Safe Heights

Mekong water levels in central and southern provinces are still lower than warning levels despite heavy rain that struck the region this month.The water...

Korean Company Looking to Crack Open Cashew Nut Market

Champassak province farmers will be supported in planting thousands of hectares of cashew nut trees after the provincial Administration Office gave the go ahead...

NUOL Offers Options to Higher Diploma Graduates

Graduates with higher diplomas from Lao state and private education institutions have options available to them when it comes to studying for bachelor's degrees...

Malaysian Banks Continue Expansion in Laos

Malaysian banks have continued investment and expanding the number of branches in Laos as the country's economy continued its stable growth, according to a...

All Lao People Should Play Hosts for the Asean Summits

Authorities need to pay greater attention in encouraging local people to take part in hosting the 28th and 29th ASEAN Summits which will be...