In a move to foster a more conducive business investment environment, the Lao government has approved a new regulation set to slash the registration time for new businesses from 10 to three days.
Laos Enhances Business Infrastructure With Streamlined Approval Process
Laos Government Imposes Higher Fines to Curb Unlawful Mining Practices
In a move to penalize mining companies that carry out unlawful practices, the government has issued fines of over a billion kip to ensure legitimate mining activities among mining operations.
Thai Officials, Accused of Coddling Jailed Ex-pm, Say Not Calling Him ‘Inmate’ Is Standard Practice
BANGKOK (AP) — Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is serving a prison sentence after being convicted of wrongdoing in office, but he shouldn’t be called an inmate, the country’s Correction Department declared Tuesday.
Luang Prabang Targets 1.7 Million Tourists Amid Heritage Preservation Concerns
Luang Prabang is set to dazzle visitors in Visit Laos Year 2024, aiming to attract both domestic and international visitors throughout the year. However, as the province also celebrates its 28th World Heritage anniversary, concerns loom over potential threats to its prestigious status.
North Korean Cyber Empire Extends to Money Laundering in Southeast Asia, UNODC Reports
The United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has unveiled a troubling nexus between North Korea’s notorious Lazarus Group, renowned for cyberheists, and money laundering operations in Southeast Asia.
Laos Partners with Chinese Firm for Tech Advancement in Mineral Exploration, Environmental Management
The Lao government has joined forces with a Chinese firm to revolutionize mineral exploration, natural resource mapping, urban planning, and environmental management across Laos.
Oxfam Warns of Trillionaire Emergence as Wealth Soars Amid Global Poverty
The wealth of the world’s five richest individuals has soared by an alarming 114 percent since 2020. With Oxfam predicting the emergence of the first-ever trillionaire within the next decade, concerns about rising inequality and the persistence of poverty for 229 years cast a shadow over global economic prospects.
Exhibition at That Luang Esplanade Showcases Lao Military Craftsmanship to Honor 75 Years of Service
The Lao People’s Army is commemorating its 75th founding anniversary with a series of activities, highlighting past achievements and its ongoing commitment to safeguarding the country. The celebrations have also seen high-profile visits, military exercises, and public displays.
