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UK fosters collaboration for climate drive in Laos

The British Embassy in Laos has set out ambitious plans for supporting the Southeast Asian nation across climate finance and technology, promoting equity in energy transition,…

  • Published: February 17, 202510:29 am
  • Author Vientiane Times
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Laos not supplying power to illicit call centres in Myanmar, says state electrical enterprise

The state enterprise reiterated that the power is supplied only to public users, including residents, small businesses, government buildings, and essential social services such as…

  • Published: February 13, 20251:40 pm
  • Author Souksamai Boulom
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Laos, Mongolia ink audit cooperation agreements

Meetings were also held to discuss mining management auditing and risk-based auditing.

  • Published: February 12, 20259:47 am
  • Author Vientiane Times
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Police net huge drug haul in Laos’ Bokeo

Police from the Phibounthong village group were summoned, who found 4.4 million amphetamine pills which they impounded along with the pick-up truck. The officers are now…

  • Published: February 6, 20251:41 pm
  • Author Vientiane Times
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Poor air quality in Laos raises health concerns

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment estimates that 30 percent of PM2.5 pollution in Laos is caused by the burning of garbage, forests, and farmland. Other major…

  • Published: February 5, 20259:46 am
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Lao health ministry pilots text message infant vaccination reminders

The initiative, supported by the World Health Organisation with assistance from the Australian Government and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, aims to improve uptake of measles,…

  • Published: February 3, 20259:56 am
  • Author Vientiane Times
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Human trafficking cases in Laos rise in 2024

Police recorded 46 new human trafficking cases in 2024, in which 95 suspects were arrested and 85 people were victimised.

  • Published: January 31, 20251:52 pm
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Soaring PM2.5 levels in Laos pose health risks

The Haze Monitoring Division of the Natural Resources and Environment Research Institute notes that Laos experiences severe air pollution every year during the dry season.

  • Published: January 31, 20259:40 am
  • Author Vientiane Times
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Lao Food Festival marks 20 years, raises global awareness of Lao cuisine

President of the Women’s Business Association and Chairwoman of the organising committee, Mrs Chanthachone Vongxay, said Lao cuisine reflects the lifestyle of the Lao people and…

  • Published: January 27, 20252:01 pm
  • Author Vientiane Times
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ASEAN nations see huge surge in visitor numbers

The region welcomed more than 123 million foreign tourists last year, an increase of 30.6 percent compared to 2023.

  • Published: January 27, 202511:17 am
  • Author Siladda Suliyong

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