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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...

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....

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...

Flooding Disrupts Flights to Luang Namtha, Oudomxay Also Reports Flooding

Lao Airlines has suspended flights between Vientiane and Luang Namtha after after rising waters...

Old Thai Film Quote Sparks Cross-Border Social Media Trend

A five-syllable sentence with no obvious meaning has become one of the most talked-about phrases on social media across Laos and Thailand.  “Buk Xieng Mun...

Laos Reports Rise in January Road Accidents, Death Toll Rises to 113

Laos recorded 801 road accidents nationwide in January 2026, a sharp increase of 235 cases compared to the previous month. According to the Traffic Police...

Water Shortage in Vientiane Slows Tap Water Supply, Officials Say

The Vientiane Water Supply State Enterprise has warned residents that the onset of the dry season is causing low water levels at the city’s...

Attapeu Province Intensifies Enforcement Against Illegal Mining, Destructive Fishing

Authorities in Attapeu Province have intensified enforcement efforts against illegal mining and destructive fishing practices threatening the province's waterways and aquatic ecosystems. Samakkhixay district, the...

Savannakhet’s 270-Meter Wooden Bridge Faces Final Season as Concrete Span Nears Completion

Laos’ longest wooden bridge in Savannakhet Province may soon see its final season, as authorities move closer to opening a permanent concrete replacement across...

Lottery Error Triggers Broader Debate Over Scam Cases and Banking Safeguards in Laos

A mistake during a national lottery broadcast has evolved into a broader public discussion about digital banking security and the handling of scam-related transactions...