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Four Bridges Along Route 20 in Salavan Almost Half Way to Completion

The construction of four bridges along Route 20 in Salavan Province has reached 49 percent overall completion, as of mid-November, marking steady progress in the government’s effort to improve transport connectivity in the southern region. The bridges are scheduled to open in April 2026. Part of a larger project to...

Lao Government Rolls Out USD-10-Million Electricity Subsidy

Starting this September, households in Laos that use up to 300 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of...

Laos Central Bank Faces LAK 66.86 Billion Embezzlement Loss

The Bank of the Lao PDR (BOL) is intensifying efforts to tackle corruption and...

Health Ministry Deploys Major Safety Operation for National Games

The Ministry of Health has deployed over 290 technical staff to safeguard athletes, officials,...

Laos Moves to Overhaul National School System by 2028

Laos is preparing to reform its national education system by shifting to a 6+3+3...

Lao Government Introduces Digital Border Fees for Tourists

Starting 1 September, the Lao government began collecting a fee of LAK 10,000 (USD 0.46) from all domestic and international tourists, including group tours...

Fighting Corruption: Laos Recovers Millions in 2024

Corruption continues to pose a significant challenge in Laos, with total losses amounting USD 32.1 million in 2024, according to the State Inspection and...

Laos to Decentralize Medicine Procurement to Provinces Starting in 2025

A shortage of medicine in Laos' state hospitals has forced patients to buy medications from outside sources. This issue was raised during the 8th...

Government Issues Regulation to Prevent Hoard Goods, Raise Prices During the New Year

On 29 November, the Lao Ministry of Industry and Commerce issued an official announcement to ensure fair business practices and protect consumers during the...

Laopost Joins Lao Journalists Association as First Private Member

Laopost, a prominent Lao publication, has officially joined the Lao Journalists Association (LJA) as its first private-sector member, marking a major step for the...