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...
The Vientiane-Vang Vieng expressway continues to operate and ensure customer safety following a shooting at the exit tunnel between Hin Heup and Vientiane.
Vientiane...
Vietnam’s Covid-19 test kits and repatriation flights, which cost flyers exorbitant amounts of money during an already difficult time, were reportedly earning profits for...
Approximately 2,000 Lao workers are unregistered and working illegally in Malaysia.
Vientiane Times reports that Lao authorities intend to collaborate with Malaysian counterparts to...
Police officials in Xieng Khouang Province appeared in a video drinking alcohol with two young female students believed to be under 18 years old.
The...
