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Facebook and Mekong River Commission Partner to Send Flood Alerts

Mekong River

Facebook and the Mekong River Commission (MRC) Secretariat have launched a collaborative initiative to provide early flood alert and drought monitoring information to riparian communities and governments in the Lower Mekong region.

7-Eleven Convenience Stores to Enter Laos By 2022

7-Eleven to Enter Laos by 2022

7-Eleven has signed a master franchise agreement with CP ALL Laos, a subsidiary of Thailand’s CP ALL Public Company, to operate 7-Eleven stores within Laos.

Escaped Prisoners Believed to Have Fled the Country

Escaped prisoners believed to have fled the country

A nationwide manhunt for seven escaped prisoners that has been ongoing for three days has so far failed to uncover the missing inmates.

Friendly Nations Talk Covid Vaccine for Laos

Covid-19 Vaccine for Laos

As the world rushes to develop a vaccine for Covid-19 and put the brakes on the pandemic, Laos has received several offers of assistance thanks to its friendly relations with all parties.

Five of Twelve Prison Escapees Recaptured

Prisoners escape from Phontong Prison in Vientiane Capital

Authorities have captured five of the twelve fugitives currently on the run after a prison break at Vientiane’s Phontong Prison on Monday.

China to Provide Mekong Countries with Covid-19 Vaccine

Woman receiving a vaccine at the Mother and Child Hospital in Vientiane, Laos
Woman receiving a vaccine at the Mother and Child Hospital in Vientiane, Laos

China has said it will give priority access to Mekong countries for the provision of a Covid-19 vaccine once developed.

Thailand Announces Phuket will Reopen to Long-stay Tourists

Phuket to Reopen to Long-stay tourists (Photo: Mike Swigunski)

Thailand has announced plans to reopen Phuket to tourists willing to stay for 30 days, with the first 14 days spent in quarantine.

Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Visits Laos

Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu Visits Laos

Japanese foreign minister Motegi Toshimitsu made a working visit to Laos last week to mark the 65th Anniversary of diplomatic relations between Laos and Japan.