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Japanese Arrivals to Laos Jump 36 Percent Amid Renewed Tokyo Tourism Push

Laos welcomed 23,133 Japanese tourists in the first six months of 2026, a 36 percent jump from the same period last year, as the country ramps up tourism promotion in Japan. The Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism reported that Japanese arrivals have climbed steadily since 2022, rising from 6,848...

Prime Minister Calls for Tighter Oversight of Boten SEZ Amid Development Challenges

Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has called for stronger management of the Boten Special Economic...
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Laos-China Railway Trade Surges as Cross-Border Freight Hits New Highs

Trade along the Laos-China Railway continued to grow sharply in the first half of...
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Van Crash in Thailand Kills Two Lao Nationals, Injuries 12

A passenger van carrying 14 Lao nationals crashed and caught fire in Thailand's Roi...
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Laos Border Checkpoints Report Strong Revenue Growth in First Half of 2026, Exceed Targets

Laos’ international border checkpoints collected strong state budget revenue in the first half of...
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Police in Thailand Seize Cannabis Smuggled From Laos

Authorities in Nakhon Phanom, Thailand, have seized a load of cannabis near the Mekong River that was believed to have been smuggled from Laos....

Laos, Russia Unveil Monument to Soviet Pilots Downed in Laos

Laos' Ministry of Public Security and the Embassy of Russia to Laos have unveiled a memorial in remembrance of Soviet military pilots who died...

Lao Scholars Ready for Study Success in Australia

Yesterday Australia’s Ambassador to Laos, Mr. Paul Kelly, and the Deputy Minister for Education and Sports, Dr. Sisouk Vongvichit, farewelled 32 Lao Australia Awards...

15 Killed During Gun Battle in Thailand Near Golden Triangle

Fifteen people were killed on Wednesday during a gun battle between members of a drug gang and Thai military personnel in Chiang Mai Province...

Thailand to Overtake Vietnam as World’s No 2 Rice Exporter

Thailand is on track to overtake Vietnam as the world's second-largest rice exporter, according to Thai Rice Exporters Association (TREA). India is the current top...

Laos, Indonesia Join Hands to Tackle Drug Problems in Golden Triangle

Lao Ministry of Public Security and the Indonesian National Narcotics Agency discussed future cooperation on drug-related problems in the Golden Triangle on Tuesday. The...
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