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...
A major drug trafficker operating in Vientiane Capital has been arrested after a two-year investigation by Xaythany District police.
Head of Xaythany District Public Security...
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has sent a proposal to the National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control requesting it ease certain restrictions on...
Customs officials in Thailand have intercepted 23 kilograms of crystal methamphetamines mailed from Germany to Laos.
The haul, worth about USD 1.5 million, was discovered...
Over 800 people were killed in road accidents across Laos last year, with the majority of accidents caused by drunk or reckless driving.
Despite the...
Authorities in Vientiane Capital are to enforce a ban on the service of alcohol during international New Year celebrations.
The Vientiane Capital Covid Taskforce has...
