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Shakey's to bring Potato Corner to Taiwan, Laos

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MANILA, Philippines — Po family-led food retailer Shakey’s Asia Pizza Ventures Inc. plans to bring its flavored fries kiosk chain Potato Corner to new overseas markets, including Taiwan and Laos, as part of its growth and diversification program. In a press briefing after the company’s stockholders meeting on Thursday, Shakey’s president Vicente Gregorio Jr. notedSee the Story

Vientiane · Vientiane

COMAC's bid for Lao Airlines draws pushback over Chinese control

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BANGKOK/GUANGZHOU/TOKYO -- A bid by Chinese aircraft maker COMAC to purchase a majority stake in troubled flag carrier Lao Airlines has triggered a diSee the Story

Vientiane · Vientiane

Laos Orders Suspension of Potash Mining Projects in Vientiane Capital

The Lao government has ordered the immediate suspension of potash exploration and mining projects in Vientiane Capital due to serious environmental and safety concerns, including recent land collapses in residential areas. The decision was announced in an official notice from the National Assembly on 1 July, the same day it took effect.  Previous reviews by […]Read Article

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Lao Prime Minister Receives Japan’s Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun

The Japanese Emperor awarded Lao Prime Minister (PM) Sonexay Siphandone the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun on 3 July, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to enhancing relations between Laos and Japan. The award, conferred by the Emperor of Japan, was formally presented by the Ambassador of Japan to Laos, Koizumi […]Vientiane · VientianeRead Article

Lao-China Railway to Pilot Automated Parking Fee System at Vientiane Station

The Lao-China Railway Company has announced plans to introduce an automated parking fee collection system at Vientiane Station as part of a pilot project scheduled to begin between August and September this year. The initiative aims to improve transparency and efficiency in the station’s parking operations. In a press briefing on 2 July, the company’s […]Vientiane · VientianeRead Article

Laos Launches Disability-Inclusive Early Warning Workshop to Strengthen Climate Resilience

A two-day workshop on Disability-inclusive early warning messaging is starting today in Vientiane. The host is the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) in collaboration with the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, and the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare’s Department of Social Welfare. Laos is increasingly […]Vientiane · VientianeRead Article

Green Reporting Training Enhances Digital Literacy of Lao Journalists

Journalists, civil society actors, and youth from across Laos are strengthening their digital reporting skills on environmental issues through the Green Action through Media, Mass Organizations, and Civil Society in Laos (GAMCIL) project. The training, themed “Green Issue Reporting,” is taking place in Vientiane Capital from 30 June to 4 July. Funded by the European […]Media · VientianeRead Article

Southeast Asia Ramps Up Drug Control as Laos, Myanmar Destroy Massive Stashes on International Anti-Drug Day

Laos marked the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on 26 June with nationwide drug-burning ceremonies, showcasing its ongoing anti-narcotics efforts and reporting the resolution of over 4,000 drug cases in 2024. Yesterday, the Ministry of Public Security hosted a major drug-burning event in Xaythany district, Vientiane Capital. Various substances, including heroin, methamphetamine, […]Vientiane · VientianeRead Article

Lao National Assembly Session Concludes 9th Ordinary Session with Approval of New, Revised Legislations

The final day of the 9th National Assembly session closed with the approval of a total of ten laws, including five newly drafted and five revised.  Throughout the 14 days session from 9 to 26 June, members of the Assembly thoroughly reviewed the proposed laws, examining each article to ensure they are complete, consistent, and […]Vientiane · VientianeRead Article

Dutch National Caught with Heroin at Wattay Airport Ahead of Belgium Flight

On 25 June, customs officers at Wattay International Airport arrested a 70-year-old Dutch national after discovering nearly three kilograms of heroin concealed in his luggage as he prepared to board a flight to Belgium. The arrest was carried out by officials from the Traffic Inspection and Smuggling Suppression Division under the Investigation and Smuggling Suppression […]Air Travel · VientianeRead Article

Officials Defend Tree Maintenance Amid Controversy Over Vientiane Transit Expansion

Duangta Boualavong, Deputy Head of the Department of Economics of Wood Processing Technology, has responded to public backlash following the trimming of ancient trees in Vientiane.  The incident, which ignited a heated debate on Facebook on 11 June, was clarified as necessary for road safety and long-term environmental preservation.. The controversy began after the Department […]Trees · VientianeRead Article

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