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...
Eleven Lao nationals are among 321 foreign nationals arrested in Indonesia after authorities raided a major illegal online gambling operation in Jakarta on 9...
Lao authorities arrested 231 people after dismantling an illegal online gambling network operating across three districts in Houaphanh Province.
According to officials, police began monitoring...
Thai authorities arrested a Lao national on 2 May after intercepting a boat carrying 249 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine across the Mekong River, Thai...
China is stepping up regulation of micro-dramas, with new measures introduced on 2 May targeting content that often features rich–poor romance storylines and dramatic...
Lao authorities visited the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone on 30 April as part of efforts to tighten enforcement and dismantle telecom scam networks.
Minister...
