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Laos to Enforce Nationwide Sim Card Registration

Ministry Orders Registration of All Phone Numbers in Laos

The Lao Ministry of Post and Telecommunications has announced that all phone numbers across the country must now be properly registered or face permanent disconnection.

Johnson & Johnson Discontinues Skin Whitening Creams in Asia

Johnson & Johnson Stops Sales of Skin Whitening Products in Asia

Johnson & Johnson has made a decision to cease the sale of skin whitening creams popular in Asia after its products have come under fire amid the recent global movement against racial discrimination.

National Assembly to Address GDP Target Amid Economic Downturn

The new Laos National Assembly Building Under Construction (Photo: TF TRAVEL)

The Government is set to review the gross domestic product (GDP) growth target and present the revision to the upcoming session of the National Assembly for discussion, following an economic downturn due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Chao Anouvong Park To Be Upgraded In Bid To Attract Tourists

Chao Anouvong Park to Receive Upgrade

Chao Anouvong Park is to receive renovations to improve the site in a bid to attract more tourists, both foreign and domestic.

Xieng Khouang Airport Handed Over to Lao Air Force

Xieng Khouang Airport

Administration and operations of Xieng Khouang Airport have been officially handed over to the Lao People’s Liberation Army Air Force.

Company Responsible for Bridge Collapse to Fund Reconstruction

Bridge Collapse in Ban Keun

The Chinese company whose heavy commercial truck caused the collapse of a bridge in Thoulakhom District earlier this month is to fund its reconstruction.

International Health Organizations Praise Laos for Covid-19 Containment

WHO Praises PM Thongloun Victory over Covid-19 (Photo: WHO)

Laos has received praise from representatives of international health organizations for its containment of the Covid-19 coronavirus.

Electricite du Laos to Provide Discounts for Covid-19 Period

Electricity rate increase alarms Lao residents

Electricity rates have sparked debate once again, with a new adjustment to be made for use between 151 – 461 kilowatt-hours (kWh) per month during the Covid-19 period.