Lao authority investigates 146 corruption cases in 2017 According to the latest report from the ruling Lao People’s Revolutionary Party’s Inspection Committee, the committee in 2017 investigated 146 cases of corruption with 994 people found […]
China, Laos sign MoU on intellectual property cooperation The State Intellectual Property Office of China (SIPO) and Lao Ministry of Science and Technology signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on intellectual property cooperation here on […]
Colonial power trapping the Laotian government and exploiting its workforce Big changes are taking place in Laos. In the north-western village of Ton Pheung, visitors can clearly see those changes. Its residents speak Mandarin. Local […]
Mekong River level drops to lowest in a year in Bueng Kan The water level of the Mekong River in Bueng Kan has reached its lowest point in a year’s time, affecting transport boats and […]
Laos on a fast track to a China debt trap Laos is one of eight global countries considered of “particular concern” for a future debt crisis, according to a recent report by the Center for […]
1.3 trillion kip in state assets misappropriated despite inspections Even though the government has tightened up efforts to combat corruption, more than one trillion kip in state assets was siphoned off last year. — Vientiane […]
Russian Defense Ministry to Open Office in Laos The Russian Defense Ministry plans opening an office in Laos where experts will provide assistance to the Lao side on the use of Russian-made military equipment, an […]
Laos steps up cooperation with GMS countries for rail connectivity Laos continues to look forward to cooperating with neighbouring countries for sustainable railway connectivity in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) while pursuing its dream to […]
Planning authorities roll out SDG support in four provinces The Department of Planning under the Ministry of Planning and Investment has continued to provide facilities for four provinces in reaching the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) […]
Laos’ Investment Outlook for 2018 Landlocked by Myanmar, Cambodia, China, Thailand, and Vietnam, Laos is among the poorest economies of the world. Yet, in terms of gross domestic product (GDP), the economy continues to soar. […]
Thai court sentences Laotian drug kingpin to life in prison A Thai court has given a life sentence to a Laotian drug kingpin who was notorious for a high-flying lifestyle and alleged social connections to […]
Govt to step up community awareness of UXO risk The National Regulatory Authority (NRA) for the UXO/Mine Action sector plans to continue to remove and destroy unexploded ordnance (UXO) while also providing more education to […]