Floodwaters surge around Laos-China border crossing as Luang Namtha declares disaster zone
VIENTIANE: Luang Namtha province in northern Laos was declared a disaster zone on Saturday (Aug 29) after flash floods surged around the Laos-China border crossing in Boten, inundating buildings, a special economic zone, farmland and critical infrastructure across more than 30 villages.
25th Beerlao Badminton Championship kicks off in Vientiane
VIENTIANE: More than 500 players from 26 clubs in Vientiane and eight provinces on Thursday (Aug 27) took to courts for the start of the 25th Beerlao Badminton Championship, taking place at the Lao-Thai Gymnasium Indoor Stadium in Vientiane from Aug 27-30.
Lao Finance, Transport ministries eye changes in transit cargo fee payments
VIENTIANE: The Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Public Works and Transport are working to streamline the payment of transit cargo service fees and tolls to improve revenue management and ensure greater consistency, transparency and legal compliance.
Lao Govt sets action plans for September, prioritising flood response
VIENTIANE: The government has outlined priority action plans for September, focusing on restoring areas affected by flooding, strengthening public security, improving revenue collection, boosting domestic production, advancing digital transformation, and preparing key national development programmes
Action plan for Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam tourism cooperation adopted
HO CHI MINH CITY: Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam held the first Meeting of CLV Tourism Ministers in HCM City on Wednesday (Aug 26).
Magnitude 4.3 earthquake recorded in Laos near northern Thailand
BANGKOK: A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded in Laos in the early hours of Thursday (Aug 27), with its epicentre about 283km northeast of Rim Khong subdistrict in Chiang Khong district, Chiang Rai.
Dengue, HFMD raise alert across Mekong
Communities across the Mekong region face heightened seasonal threats from dengue and hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) amid changing rainfall patterns and soaring temperatures.
Laos achieves 54% of revenue target in first six months
VIENTIANE: The government has amassed 44.96 trillion kip (US$2 billion) in state revenue in the first six months of 2026, achieving 54 per cent of the target set for the whole of 2026 and marking a 19 per cent increase over the same period last year.
Laos railway police beef up security
VIENTIANE: The Railway Police Department has strengthened security measures across the Laos-China and Lao-Thai railways, reporting significant operational achievements during the first six months of 2026.
Dengue, HFMD raise monsoon health alert across Mekong region
PHNOM PENH: Communities across the Mekong region face heightened seasonal health threats from dengue and hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) amid changing rainfall patterns and soaring temperatures that can influence disease transmission.
