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...
A nationwide manhunt for seven escaped prisoners that has been ongoing for three days has so far failed to uncover the missing inmates.
The break-out...
Authorities have captured five of the twelve fugitives currently on the run after a prison break at Vientiane's Phontong Prison on Monday.
The twelve prisoners...
The Ministry of Public Security is to expand the scope of the capital's Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras amid an increase in crime.
The expansion of...
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce has issued new regulations to support the formation and operation of consumer protection associations in Laos.
The Lao Law...
