Vietnam Airlines to launch Hanoi-Phnom Penh direct flight
July 16, 2024 | 19:10
Vietnam Airlines on July 13 announced a new direct flight route between Hanoi and Phnom Penh
Nghe An busts drug trafficking ring from Laos to Vietnam
June 14, 2024 | 17:08
Police in Vinh city of the central province of Nghe An announced on June 14 that they have busted a transnational drug trafficking ring from Laos to Vietnam, detaining two suspects, and seizing over 20kg of drug and related evidence.
Eight arrested for trafficking drugs from Laos
May 31, 2024 | 11:09
Border guards of central Quang Nam province and relevant forces have arrested eight people for trafficking 198kg of drugs, including 44 heroin bricks and 181.75kg of other drug types, from Laos to Vietnam.
Vietnam in same group with Indonesia, Philippines at ASEAN Cup 2024
May 23, 2024 | 15:49
Vietnam is in Group B together with Indonesia, Philippines, Myanmar and Laos at the 2024 ASEAN Cup, according to the results of the official draw that was held in Hanoi on May 21.
Government greenlights wind power imports from Laos
May 14, 2024 | 19:09
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has approved a proposal for wind power imports from Laos in line with the National Power Development Plan VIII.
Laos approves feasibility study of floating solar farm
May 14, 2024 | 16:32
The Lao Government has allowed Liankham Trading Sole Co., Ltd. to carry out a feasibility study on the construction of a floating solar energy generation plant with a capacity of up to 1,500-1,600 MW.
Laos urges consumers to conserve electricity
May 13, 2024 | 17:14
The prolonged heat and drought, and low rainfall have caused reservoirs and dams in Laos to run dry, and hydropower plants unable to operate or reduce their generation capacity.
Many Buddha figurines unearthed in Laos’ Xieng Khuang province
April 08, 2024 | 17:07
A total of 51 Buddha figurines have been recently discovered in the Lao northern province of Xieng Khuang, reported the Vientiane Times.
Laos, Thailand launch cross-border QR payment
April 04, 2024 | 15:38
Laos and Thailand launched cross-border QR payment linkage on April 3, aiming to promote innovation and access to financial services for the benefit of their people.
Laos thwarts numerous major drug cases
March 26, 2024 | 17:32
Police in Tonpheung district, Laos' northern province of Bokeo have recently apprehended two suspects and seized 166 bags of crystal methamphetamine weighing 166kg, reported Lao media on March 26.
Laos restores 10 per cent headline rate of value-added tax
March 20, 2024 | 16:47
The President of Laos on March 19 signed a decree restoring the value-added tax (VAT) rate to 10 per cent to support the country’s budget revenue and contribute to its socio-economic development.
Laos reports three cases of anthrax
March 07, 2024 | 16:19
Authorities of Champasak province of Laos have reported three anthrax cases who caught the fatal disease after consuming meat of the livestock that had died suddenly.
Vietnam invests $3.76 billion in CLV development triangle
February 29, 2024 | 10:32
The 13th Joint Coordination Committee Conference of the Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam (CLV) Development Triangle Area, alongside its associated Trade, Investment and Tourism Promotion Conference, underscored the burgeoning synergy among the nations.
New HIV/AIDS infections increase in Laos
February 26, 2024 | 13:00
The number of new HIV/AIDS cases in Laos has steadily climbed partly due to a shortage of financial support from foreign countries and limited budget from the government.
H5N1 bird flu outbreak detected in Laos
February 05, 2024 | 09:45
The Lao Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry’s Department of Livestock and Fisheries recently reported an H5N1 bird flu outbreak in a Vientiane market.
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