The United States Government has discontinued issuance of certain visas for citizens of Laos and nationals applying in Laos after a disagreement regarding the deportation of Lao nationals.
Ministry of Labor Orders Employers to Pay Wages Despite Pandemic
The Lao Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare has instructed employers to ensure workers are fairly compensated despite an economic downturn due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Two More Covid-19 Patients Discharged in Laos, One Remaining
Another two Covid-19 patients have been discharged from Mittaphab Hospital in Vientiane Capital, leaving one patient remaining in medical care.
Laos Reports No New Covid-19 Cases for 50 Days
Laos has confirmed no new cases of Covid-19 for 50 consecutive days, with the total number of cases remaining at 19.
Bridge Collapses in Ban Keun due to Heavy Vehicle
A bridge has collapsed in Nam Phanai Village, Ban Keun in Thoulakhom District, Vientiane Province.
Nikon Cuts Workforce in Laos and Thailand
Nikon has published a revised financial forecast, releasing its 2020 fiscal year financial results, and announcing it has had to cut ten percent of its workforce in Laos and Thailand.
Laos Continues Treatment of Three Remaining Covid-19 Patients
Three patients continue to undergo treatment for the Covid-19 coronavirus in Laos as the country eases lockdown measures.
Lockdown Measures Loosened as Laos Adopts New Normal
The Prime Minister’s Office has released a notice detailing updated lockdown measures, slowly allowing more sectors to reopen as the country transitions toward the new normal.