Cambodia has been urged to further foster digital relations with its neighbors mainly Vietnam and Laos amid the Asean region striving to engage in deeper integration of digital economies.
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The Visit Laos Year 2024 tourism promotion campaign is scheduled to be officially launched in November.
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Communities are expressing concerns about the compensation for villagers impacted by the Dam project, as it still remains unresolved.
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Laos’ public and publicly guaranteed debt stands at 123% of GDP as of 2023, according to the International Monetary Fund.
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Most household incomes are failing to keep pace with inflation, causing families to cut spending on food, health, and education.
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A Chinese state-owned nuclear power company has signed a deal to build a renewable energy base in neighbouring Laos.
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The Lao kip has continued to depreciate against foreign currencies, reaching a historic low today in international markets.
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Heavy rain with occasional wind gusts will continue throughout Laos from September 11-17.
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With the increasing foreign exchange rates, the prices of eggs increase as well, as local producers can’t provide for the demand.
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Heineken Laos and Wunderman Thompson Thailand celebrate beer with ice culture.
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7 eleven’s first store in Laos is now open.
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The number of dengue cases is continuing to grow in all parts of the nation.
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A low-pressure will pass through northern and central Laos along with southerly monsoon winds…
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The Bank of the Lao PDR (BOL) will sell its third tranche of BOL bonds worth 3 trillion kip from September 6-8 as part of efforts to stabilize the value of the kip.
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The planned Laos-Vietnam Railway is expected to be completed and open for service in 2028.
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The cost of living is continuing to rise due to the depreciation of the kip…
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Malaysia and Laos signed a Memorandum of Collaboration between their respective rail administrators to enhance cross-border railway operations.
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EDL suspends electricity supply to crypto mining operations as the country faces drought in the first half of the year.
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The Ministry of Technology and communications launched an e-services app that would help you track any government related papers.
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Businessmen of two neighboring country is seeking more project to venture as the trade progress since the opening of the railway.
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Experts expect to see price increase of all goods until the end of the year.
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4 Thai commercial banks in Laos have voluntarily terminated their membership in the DPO and closed operations due to changes in the business strategy.
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At present, only 25 percent of the population across the country has access to piped water…
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Construction of a 26-km asphalt road along the Xong River is expected to be finished next year.
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Despite the 25% increased salary raise by the government, Lao people are still concerned about their daily financial needs due to inflation and high cost of living.
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A plan to improve transportation system in the city was brought by the VSUTP and MPWT.
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South Korea gives Laotians a chance to make a much higher salary as the country continues to struggle with high inflation and unemployment.
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Many parts of Laos have been severely impacted by flooding and landslides, with farmland, residences, and other property damaged.
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Lao authorities have arrested two Chinese men for alleged human trafficking after they were found to have hired underage girls to perform in provocative videos on their TikTok channel.
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Lao media outlets have been told to improve their content in response to the needs of target audiences while diversifying their revenue.
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China to sponsor a master’s degree in Chinese language teaching at the National University of Laos.
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The Mekong River will continue to rise to close to the danger level after several days of heavy and light rain.
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Laos is in the midst of demographic transition, and progress in health, particularly SRH, has led to lower mortality and fertility rates, leading to a swift change in age structure.
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Hundreds of villages across several provinces in central and southern Laos are struggling to cope with floods after days of heavy rain.
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Days of torrential rain have caused landslides blocking roads in districts of Luang Prabang.
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Chinese Company Fails to Deliver Elephant Conservation and Breeding Center After 6 Years.
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Laos has signed on to the 2030 Agenda, a set of 17 sustainable development goals ratified by the UN in 2015.
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UNESCO’s world heritage guidelines will be fully observed when tourist attractions and facilities are built in areas surrounding Plain of Jars.
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The year-on-year inflation rate slowed down in July, according to the latest report from the Lao Statistics Bureau.
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A gender-responsive and hygiene improvement project was launched to support primary and secondary schools in Oudomxay province.
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The central bank governor explained that the surge in the cost of goods and services in Laos is closely linked to the depreciation of the kip.
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The authorities are warning people to beware of scams taking place on online social media, especially on Facebook.
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Laos has begun importing gasoline from China instead of purchasing it from neighboring Thailand amid an ongoing economic crisis.
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Vietnam has signed a deal with Laos to import about 20 million tons of coal annually over the next five years
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During the Lao National Assembly’s 5th ordinary session, lawmakers spent a lot of time discussing the teacher shortage.
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City authorities aim to increase the availability of locally-made goods by reducing the reliance on imported goods.
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Many roads in Vientiane are being repaired or upgraded in preparation for the Asean Summit next year
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Laotian tour guides in Luang Prabang say they are increasingly losing business to Chinese nationals offering unofficial tours to visitors from China.
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The National Road Safety Committee is considering setting up a National Road Fund to finance the maintenance and repair of roads across the country.
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Typhoon Talim will potentially hit the nation according to Meteorology and Hydrology Department.
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The National Assembly on Monday approved four amended laws relating to the Supreme People’s Court and the Supreme People’s Prosecutor Office.
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China has agreed to import half a million cows this year from Laos, but the landlocked Southeast Asian nation is having trouble filling the order
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An influx of Chinese laborers at a potash mine in central Laos has pushed their number to about 3,000, far higher than Lao workers.
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PM has pledged to amend legislation to improve the business environment amid fierce international competition…
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The Ministry of Finance of Lao PDR is prepared to issue THB 3.61 billion bonds to fund the state’s national development towards a sustainable future.
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Although the death penalty is prohibited in most countries, some Lao citizens argue that it should be continued in order to deter crime.
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Prepare your umbrellas cause there is a high chance of raining in the next coming days.
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Cases involving the use of kratom, laughing gas, and E-cigarettes is challenging the prosecutors because these items are not on the list of prohibited drugs.
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A new law aimed at protecting the rights of both workers and employers, were submitted by the Labour ministry.
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The Lao government is preparing for Visit Laos Year 2024 and expects to attract at least 4.6 million visitors next year.
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The government addresses the reasons behind the issues regarding school dropouts.
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Laos will expect a cloudy and rainy days the entire nation this coming week.
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Lao people seeks jobs in the neighboring countries, resulting in labor shortage in Laos.
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The country welcomed over 200% more foreign visitors in the first four months of 2023.
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What if Laos has equally caught Beijing in a “creditor trap?”
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Laos published a Decision on which requires importers and exporters to register their activities and related goods with MOIC.
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The fight against the spread of the dengue virus in Laos continued as the number of dengue fever cases keep on surging.
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In the first six months of 2023, production and service sectors have enjoyed constant growth with GDP, higher than expected by the National Assembly,
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The target is for Vientiane to amass 30,520 bags of blood and the provinces to collect 42,480 bags.
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Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has called for the continued participation of all sectors to combat drug trafficking.
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The effort to fight widespread government corruption in Laos got a boost from the United Nations.
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ALGI focused on reducing energy costs and protecting the environment during a technical course on energy management systems.
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Police across the country are cracking down on the cultivation and sale of kratom leaf.
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Laos’ Thanaleng Dry Port and Laem Chabang International Terminal Co., Ltd. are hoping to forge links to quicken the cross-border and transit shipment of freight.
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The Bank of the Lao PDR (BOL) has issued a new Decision on giving commercial banks greater flexibility in the trading of foreign currencies.
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National Bank of Cambodia is preparing to sign agreements with Vietnam and Laos to promote the use Cambodia’s local currency, riel, in their economic activities.
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With the newly launched hotline, many are afraid to use it because callers must reveal personal information.
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Business operators have called on the government to seek urgent solutions to tackle soaring inflation
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President Thongloun Sisoulith is very much happy with the growing ties between Laos and China, since the railway connecting two nations started in 2021.
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Officials are eyeing more ASEAN countries for trading via Laos-China Railway.
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Construction of the bridge linking Borikhamxay and Bueng Kan is ahead of schedule and is expected to open to traffic in early 2024.
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President Kaysone Phomvihane stress the role of the media for national development and defense.
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Possibility of flooding and landslides is expected to occur this week in Laos.
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The governments of Laos and Australia, together with the GGGI, have formed a partnership to support carbon market development in Laos.
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Health authorities say a national licensing system would be a significant milestone in healthcare development.
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Laos and China trading seek additional boost for Economic activity and trading.
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Expert saw economic recovery through tourism but afraid of the risk of being too reliant on its northern neighbor.
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Thai election has been a source of chatter – online and offline – in neighboring Laos, where many merchants rely on a stable Thai baht
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A five-star shopping mall and a hotel is set to open in time for the ASEAN Summit next year.
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Through the use of rail transport, Thai businesses have enjoyed faster and more direct shipment of goods, especially of fresh produce.
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The belt and road initiative is bringing tangible benefits for both countries and is not a debt trap according to chinese diplomat.
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The amount of cross-border freight transported by the Laos-China Railway has risen to more than 4 million tonnes.
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President Thongloun Sisoulith has appointed 22 senior government officials as members of a National Committee on Digital Transformation.
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The World Bank has approved a US$51-million Power Distribution Improvement Project to increase the capacity and efficiency of Laos’ electricity grid.
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Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has called on Lao people nationwide to join the rest of the world in putting an end to plastic waste
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The year-on-year inflation rate dropped for the third month to 38.86 percent in May
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Two people died and five others fell seriously ill after they ate poisonous mushrooms picked from the wild in Luang Namtha province.
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While investment in concession operations and special economic zones dropped in Laos last year, the number of newly registered businesses has increased significantly
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An electric mobile library is giving Lao children a fun experience while learning new knowledge.
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Weather Forecast May 29-June04
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Tickets for travel on the Laos-China Railway can now be purchased at the station in Khamsavath village, Xaysettha district, Vientiane.
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More than 1.11 million foreign tourists visited Laos in the first four months of this year, according to figures from the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism.
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A road outrage caught on cam with a Lao traffic police and a Chinese foreign driver gone viral and criticized by Lao social media users.
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Laotian Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone chaired the inaugural Ministerial Conference on Blockchain 4.0 Digital Transformation.
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Arbor Day is a secular day of observance in which individuals and groups are encouraged to plant trees.
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Authorities in Vientiane and Luang Prabang are gearing to welcome tourism-related business operators for the 5th International Mountain Tourism Day
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The Lao government is committed to improving the quality of basic education, enrolling all children and keeping them in school, and improving education financing.
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Laos has the second worst record of all ASEAN countries with regard to smoking-related deaths, even though health officials have worked to raise public awareness of the harmful effects of tobacco.
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Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, the one-day meeting called for action to address barriers currently hindering progress in the tourism industry, which is a key economic driver and a major earner of foreign currency for Laos.
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The Drinking Water Association released a notice announcing an increase in the price of the 18 liters bottle of drinking water in every district across the capital.
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The government of Laos and a private company in Vientiane have signed an agreement to study the possibility of using waste to generate energy across the country
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Health officials have called for stronger campaigns on the dangers of smoking, advising the use of television, radio, newspapers, magazines, and online channels.
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Laos is the most heavily bombed country per capita in the world, with still scattered nationwide with a heavy concentration in the southern part of the country.
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Thunderstorms is possible to experience countrywide until May 23
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Lao researchers are optimistic about the growth of the Lao economy, which is projected to expand by 4.5 percent this year amid global economic challenges.
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Laos has been successful in improving healthcare in recent years, but there are still challenges ahead and lessons to be learned in making further improvements.
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Rampant inflation in Laos and the depreciation of the kip, motivates young people to seek jobs in Thailand,
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Tourism authorities are preparingto host the annual Asean Tourism Forum next year, which will take place in Vientiane from January 22-27, 2024.
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Laos and China have officially kicked off 20 days of joint military exercises in Laos aimed at shoring up the ability of their armed forces to combat terrorism
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Source: Vientiane TimesLightning, thunderstorms, hail and strong winds are likely in some regions until May 14, residents should prepare for
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The authorities conducted a fresh inspection of 67 currency exchange firms in the country after BOL recently terminated business licences for currency exchange.
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Dragging inflation down to an average of single digit as targeted for this year, is the greatest challenge.
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Phase II of the Lao-Thai Railway Construction Project (Section II) has been fully completed and is ready to be opened for use by the public.
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ASEAN leaders reaffirmed their commitment to bolster economic recovery and address issues facing the region.
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Laos has exported over 3 million tonnes of plants and plant products worth 8.8 trillion kip in the first three months of this year.
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Chinese power generation enterprises actively fulfill their responsibilities and work together to ensure power supply.
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Laos registered a trade deficit of US$17 million in April, according to official statistics released on Tuesday.
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Police working in Oudomxay province are cracking down on the sale and distribution of drugs as well as electronic cigarettes.
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The positive signals from the business registrations have proved Laos’s determination in bringing the economy to recover and develop.
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A historic heat wave is bringing largely unprecedented temperatures to Southeast Asia.
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Laos was listed among 10 other countries that is most frequently targeted travel destination.
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Vientiane authorities plan to rearrange the stalls at the popular night market in Chao Anouvong Park.
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A special booth at the exhibition is displaying pieces of fine arts, made by students of the National Institute of Fine Arts.
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The rising cost of living and comparatively low wages are forcing thousands of Lao nationals to seek employment in other countries.
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Lao Airlines will operate a new flight route between Vientiane and Xamneua starting next week.
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Isolated thunderstorms with strong wind is expected to experience countrywide this week.
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The arterial road links the southern provinces to the central region and then connects to National Road 13 North, which traverses the northern provinces.
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A world class brand golf course will be build in Thatluang Lake SEZ.
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Laos is disturbingly reliant on investment from China – and no one knows how much, and under what terms.
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Luang Prabang is gaining a huge amount of tourist, surpassing the number of from last year.
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An increase on the minimum salary wage will be implemented starting May 1.
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Runners taking part in the Cambodia Torch Relay ahead of the 32nd SEA Games and 12th ASEAN Para Games next month,
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Individuals, legal entities and organisations that own or use any kind of vehicle must pay the road tax for 2023 before September.
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The Bank of the Lao PDR issued a notice warning regarding illegal forms of currency trading.
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Thailand’s CP ALL Public Company plans to launch 7-Eleven convenience franchise stores in Laos by mid-2023.
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Hot weather with thunderstorms is expected to experience in the country.
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Businesses around Vang Vieng old airport are asked to move out as the new tourist complex is about to start construction.
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Officials are exploring its ways to expand tourism between the two countries.
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Some areas of Laos are still experiencing high rates of malaria, despite the government’s efforts to control the debilitating disease.
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The governors of Saravan province and its neighboring Thai province, have signed a MOU for the security of shared border.
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Lao officials has prohibited Thai noodle brand due to bacteria contamination.
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Passengers travelling to Xishuangbanna are expected to get visa prior to departure .
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The construction of Laos-Vietnam Railway may start at the end of this year or early next year according to its developer.
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The Bank of the Lao PDR will continue to implement stringent controls to stabilize the value of the kip and ease the burden caused by the spiraling cost of living.
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The rate of inflation recorded in Laos in the first quarter averaged 40.85%, one of the highest rates in the region.
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Hot weather will continue to occur countrywide.
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Vientiane is capable of becoming rapidly more polluted very quickly, and both locals and visitors should keep an eye on the air quality index rating.
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The IMF projected that Laos will see economic growth despite global economic uncertainty.
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The first train making a direct journey from Vientiane to Kunming in China left the Lao capital on Thursday morning.
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The worsening condition of Air in both nations starts to impact businesses and tourism.
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Trade Officials is working with food suppliers and market owners to set and observe appropriate prices over the Lao New Year holiday.
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The Traffic Police Department has issued 15 rules for road users to follow over the Lao New Year period.
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Economists are concerned that a surge in spending by households and offices over Lao New Year could drive up food prices even further
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The Vientiane Traffic Police Department has arranged for 480 traffic police to be stationed during Pi Mai Lao celebrations.
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The Lao premier proposed that the three parties draw up a joint action plan to tackle cross-border air pollution.
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The Khuadin Market in Vientiane will be undergoing renovation starting this April 2023.
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Reports says that the common reason of road accidents in Laos is when the driver were under the influence of alcohol.
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Lao local businessmen are threatens with growing number of Chinese merchants with their expertise in trade and investment.
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Inflation rate remains 41% high last March 2023 according to report.
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Champasak provincial authorities encourage sellers not to raise the price of goods and services during the Lao New Year holiday.
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Saravan provincial authorities have given the green light for the construction of visitor facilities at Phouphasouk Park
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The government and its development partners launched a “Strengthening the Role of Lawyers in Advancing the Rule of Law and Access to Justice in Laos”
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Laos PM has requested help from the leaders of Yunnan province to encourage more Chinese companies to invest in Laos.
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Ministry affirmed possibility of transition of hydrogen ammonia energy in Laos.
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Lao workers are flood crossing the border to find jobs in Thailand.
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Telecom operators in Vientiane have been instructed to tidy up the thickets of cables that line the city’s streets.
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The Russian army helps Laos in clearing the war debris in Khammuan province.
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The Lao government is intensifying their action to revitalize its fragile economy.
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The cross-border service of Laos-China railway will open a day before Pi Mai Lao 2023.
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Nam Kading National Protected Area in Borikhamxay province plans to use some areas for ecotourism.
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Authorities of the world heritage town of Luang Prabang have instructed people not to engage in revelry beyond 11:30pm…
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Due to garbage and traffic issues, officials decided to close Sihom street market.
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Air in Laos is exceeding safe levels officials says.
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Police raided a karaoke bar in the notorious Golden Triangle area of northern Laos.
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Vientiane authorities are once again attempting to tackle the problem of noise emanating from restaurants and nightclubs…
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The Laos-China Railway Company Limited will be opening the cross-border service…
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Laos ranked a higher spot on The World Happiness Report 2023.
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The Prime Minister’s Office has announced the Holiday dates for Pi Mai 2023.
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As inflation soars, officials will enforce controls on 23 items with fines and jail time.
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More than 1 million people are estimated to suffer from acute food insecurity.
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Laos’ garment association has urged the government to reduce taxes on imported raw materials to lower production costs to make the industry more competitive.
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The organizing committee of the “Ready 4 Work” Fair 2023 is expecting a large number of participants.
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Laos registered the first-ever trade surplus of 2023 in February
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Laos and Cambodia are joining forces to promote tourism between the two countries.
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Expert says that the hospitality sector may struggle to deal with the influx of Chinese visitors to the country.
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Vietnam will waive visas for more countries and extend the length of stay for foreign tourists to speed up the recovery of tourism.
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Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has asked for urgent action to set up immigration booths at stations on the Laos-China Railway.
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The telecommunications network in Laos is set to expand to enable the country’s digital transformation.
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The Vientiane International Half Marathon will take place on March 26, comprising race distances of 21k, 10k, and 5k.
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A high number of road accidents where reported last month alone according to the Traffic Police Department.
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