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Laos Steps Up Illegal Mining Crackdown After Luang Prabang Gold Mining Cases

The Lao Ministry of Industry and Commerce has ordered a nationwide crackdown on illegal mineral extraction after recent gold mining cases in Luang Prabang Province drew public attention and renewed concerns over unauthorized mining. In a statement published on 6 July, the ministry instructed companies and the public to immediately...

Myanmar’s Leader Wraps First ASEAN Visit in Laos, Signs Mekong Dam Study

Myanmar's recently elected President, Min Aung Hlaing, who seized power in the 2021 military...

Fire Incidents Cost Laos Over USD 14 Million in First Half of 2026

Fire incidents across Laos claimed eight lives and destroyed homes, businesses, and vehicles during...

Former EDL Executives, Senior Officials Get Life in Landmark Laos Corruption Cases

On 1 July, the Vientiane Capital People’s Court announced verdicts in four major corruption...

Laos, South Korea Sign USD 1.1 Million in Agriculture Deals

Laos and South Korea have sealed two new agriculture deals worth more than USD...

Laos to Export Electricity to Singapore Under Regional Power Agreement

Laos has taken another step toward expanding regional electricity exports after a new agreement cleared the way for Lao-generated power to be transmitted to...

US Suspends Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries, Thailand, Cambodia on the List

AFP - The United States said on 14 January it was suspending the processing of immigrant visas from 75 countries, President Donald Trump's latest...

Laos Targets 6 Percent Economic Growth in 2026 Amid Reforms, Election Preparations

The Lao government has set a target of at least six percent economic growth in 2026, supported by fiscal reforms, major infrastructure projects, and...

Man Confesses Murder of Sister-in-Law in Sekong

Police in Sekong Province have arrested a man for the alleged rape and murder of his sister-in-law in Lamam District, authorities confirmed on 13...

Police Told to Issue 220 Digital ID Cards Per District Per Day

The Ministry of Public Security has instructed police departments nationwide to accelerate the issuance of digital ID cards, setting a target of 220 cards...

Asia Development Bank Backs Urban Planning for Resilient and Sustainable Cities in Laos

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 700,000 grant to support feasibility studies and project preparation for more resilient and sustainable urban...