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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 the first half of 2026, leaving behind more than LAK 319.6 billion (USD 14.3 million) in damage, according to new government figures. The Fire Prevention and Suppression Police Department recorded 144 fires nationwide between January and...

Laos Seizes More Than 110 Kilograms of Suspected Wildlife Products in Luang Prabang

Lao authorities have seized more than 110 kilograms of suspected illegal wildlife products and...
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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...
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Laos Raises Tax-Free Income Threshold Under New Personal Income Tax Rules

Laos has officially raised the monthly income exempt from personal income tax from LAK...
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Sekong Police Raid Scam Hub, Arrest 101 Foreign Nationals

On 22 June, Sekong provincial authorities arrested 101 foreign nationals after raiding a scam...
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30 Killed in Road Accidents During Lao New Year Celebrations

The Lao New Year holiday period saw 30 people killed in road accidents across the country. According to a report by KPL News, Laos recorded...

Local Man Praised as Hero After Saving Eight During Yacht Accident

A 28-year-old man is being hailed as a hero after saving eight people including former president Choummaly Sayasone following a tragic boat accident on...

Police To Breath Test Drivers During Lao New Year Holiday

The Ministry of Public Security has issued special regulations that are to be strictly enforced during the Lao New Year, or Pi Mai, period,...

Six Men Arrested for Theft of Railway Components

Authorities of Vientiane Capital have arrested six suspects charged with theft of railway construction components along the Laos-China Railway. According to a report by Lao...

Three Lao Nationals Murdered at Pig Farm in Thailand

Thai police have arrested a man suspected of involvement in the murder of three Lao nationals on Friday last week in Kanchanadit District, Surat...

Former President Among Survivors of Yacht Accident in Laos

Former President Choummaly was found alive during rescue efforts following a boat capsize Sunday morning in the Nam Ngum Reservoir, Vientiane Province. Xinhua reports that...
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