Vientiane authorities have detained nearly 400 suspects in three separate raids since the start of August, targeting cybercrime, telecommunications fraud, and online gambling operations across the capital.
The most recent raid took place on 12 August, when police struck an online cybercrime operation at the Athena Hotel, a two-building compound...
Vientiane’s blue emergency poles, installed in 2019 as part of an early “smart city” push, have largely faded from daily use, as residents increasingly...
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,...
Vientiane has announced traffic adjustments for 9 January to accommodate the “Grand Concert: Laos-Vietnam, The Great Friendship,” celebrating the conclusion of the 12th National...
Vientiane is considering a proposed floating night market project along the Wat Tay canal in Sikhottabong district to boost tourism and the nighttime economy.
Following...
Traffic accidents in Vientiane Capital rose sharply during the year-end and International New Year 2026 celebration period, with 28 accidents and seven fatalities recorded,...
