Gold-rich Laos hits mother lode with S-E Asia’s first bullion bank amid inflation, currency blues

[VIENTIANE] In the heart of a resource-rich continent famed for metals and gems, one of South-east Asia’s smallest economies quietly launched the region’s first dedicated gold bank – a bold bid to draw tonnes of the precious yellow metal back into the …

Feature: As rain keeps falling, Laos braces for rising flood risk

VIENTIANE, June 28 (Xinhua) -- As rainfall continues across Laos, rising river levels have caused flooding in several villages, leading to growing public concern as communities brace for an escalating threat of widespread flooding. Continuous heavy …

Japanese Embassy in Laos warns against child prostitution following social media posts

(Getty Images) TOKYO -- The Japanese Embassy in Laos has issued a warning against child prostitution after a spate of social media posts suggested that Japanese men are traveling to Laos to engage in sexual activities with young girls. The embassy …

China and Laos Cooperate to Build a Drug-Free Future

KPL China Media Group (CMG) reported: The bell marking the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking has sounded, once again focusing the world's attention on drugs, a persistent and challenging problem, on June 26. (KPL) China Media …

Laos faces flooding as rains continue

VIENTIANE, June 27 (Xinhua) -- Continuous heavy rainfall in Laos has triggered rising river levels and widespread flooding across several villages, with authorities closely monitoring the situation. In the early morning of Friday, several villages in Meun …

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 …

Laos continues efforts to support MSMEs

VIENTIANE, June 27 (Xinhua) -- Laos marked International Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Day under the theme "Results of the Implementation of Work to Promote Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises 2021-2025," highlighting ongoing …

Phật Tích Pagoda – cultural anchor for Vietnamese in Laos

Phat Tich Pagoda – A cultural anchor of Vietnamese culture in Laos

Amid the heart of Vientiane capital, Phat Tich Pagoda stands not only as a spiritual haven for the Vietnamese community, but also as a quiet guardian of the Vietnamese language, helping preserve the mother tongue for generations of overseas Vietnamese …

INTERVIEW: Secret deal means Laos has some of the world’s cheapest cigarettes

A pack of cigarettes in Laos costs as little as 32 U.S. cents, thanks to a secret deal between the Lao government and British tobacco giant, Imperial Brands. In a new report, The Examination, a news site that focuses on global health threats, looks into …