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Laos Halts New Work Permits, Labor Visas for Bangladeshi Nationals Through 2026

Laos has suspended the approval of new work permits, labor import plans and labor projects for Bangladeshi nationals nationwide from 1 September through the end of 2026, the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare announced. In a directive issued on 9 September, the ministry said the measure aims to curb...

Laos Prepares For ASEAN Para Games With 12-Sport Bid

Laos is preparing to compete in 12 sports at the 14th ASEAN Para Games...
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Vientiane Court Hands Life Sentences to Former Bank Employees in Major Corruption Cases

A court in Vientiane gave life sentences to several former bank employees for corruption....
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Thailand Warns Against Hiring Migrant Workers as Lao Workers Continue to Face Illegal Work, Trafficking Risks

Thailand has warned employers against hiring migrant workers without valid permits or assigning them...
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Flooding Disrupts Flights to Luang Namtha, Oudomxay Also Reports Flooding

Lao Airlines has suspended flights between Vientiane and Luang Namtha after after rising waters...
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Clearance Teams Destroy Over 1,000 UXO Items in Champasak Province

Clearance teams destroyed more than 1,000 unexploded ordnance (UXO) items during a large-scale operation in Champasak Province. The demolition took place in Lak 48 village,...

Emoji-Covered Couple Photos Spark Viral Trend Across Lao Social Media

A recent engagement post has sparked widespread discussion on Lao social media, giving rise to a viral trend in which people share photos with...

World Bank Backs Laos in Boosting Education, Health Worker Performance

On 16 January, the World Bank (WB) approved a new project aimed at strengthening the performance of primary education and health workers in Laos...

Sinkhole Prompts Evacuation of 38 Households in Vientiane, Four Still Missing

The Ministry of Industry and Commerce has ordered the immediate evacuation of 38 households from high-risk areas of Thongmang village in Xaythany district, Vientiane,...

Xayabouly Prepares for Annual Masked Ghost Festival 2026

Xayabouly Province is preparing for this year's Masked Ghost Festival, or Phi Ta Khon Festival, from 31 January to 2 February.  Traditionally this festival is...

Houaphanh Opens 2026 Annual Cherry Blossom Festival

Xam Neua district in Houaphanh Province officially opened its 2026 Annual Cherry Blossom Tourism Festival on 8 January, aiming to promote local tourism while...
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