After more than a year since its debut on international screens, the Lao drama horror film “The Signal” hit theaters in Laos on 23 November.
Launch of Visit Laos Year 2024 Promises Cultural, Natural, Historical Adventures
Under the theme “A Paradise of Lao Culture, Nature and History”, Visit Laos Year 2024 officially kicked off on 23 November in Vientiane Capital, featuring 79 events nationwide.
‘depa’ Celebrates Success of Transform: New Normal Market (Extended) Campaign
Empowering SMEs in 75 Markets with Digital Know-How and Pioneering a Digital Marketplace Prototype Across 25 Provinces, “depa” is proud to announce the successful outcome of the “Transform: New Normal Market (Extended) Campaign.”
WHO Asks China for More Information About Rise in Illnesses and Pneumonia Clusters

GENEVA (AP) — Chinese officials say they did not detect any “unusual or novel diseases” in the country, the World Health Organization said Thursday, following an official request by the U.N. health agency for information about a potentially worrying spike in respiratory illnesses and clusters of pneumonia in children.
Hmong Child Endures Extreme Corporal Punishment for Minor Theft
A widely criticized video on social media portrayed the distressing punishment of a young Hmong girl by her parents, who accuse her of stealing money to purchase snacks.
Laos, Vietnam Reaffirms Special Ties at Ministerial Meeting
Laos and Vietnam have reiterated their commitment to enhancing cooperation during the 10th Foreign Ministerial Political Consultation Meeting in Hanoi on 22 November.
Cybersecurity Collaboration Strikes a Blow Against Romance Scammers in Laos

In a move against cybercrime, the Lao government urged its National Internet Committee to address online fraud, fake call centers, illegal online trade, gambling, and human trafficking.
Booming Sectors, Looming Debts: Laos Nears Halfway Point of Socio-Economic Development Plan
As Laos reaches the midpoint of its five-year socio-economic development plan (NSEDP), the country looks back at the achievements and challenges of the past years.