According to the Embassy, these youth were forced to work there under intimidation and abuse by criminal syndicates operating in GTSEZ.
Leading Thai BarBQ Plaza restaurant opens in Laos
Ms Vimala Xayasouk (third right) and Mr Sansana Sasanavin (second right) join other honoured guests in cutting a ribbon to open the BarBQ Plaza in Vientiane.
Japanese firm funds polio vaccinations in Laos
VIENTIANE: The Lao Ministry of Health and a Japanese company will partner in the provision of polio vaccinations in continued efforts to prevent an outbreak of polio in Laos. This will be supported by …
PM meets Japan business leaders, encourages investment in Laos
Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone on January 22 chaired a high-level roundtable discussion with Japanese business leaders in Tokyo in a bid to bolster investment and trade between the two countries.
Laos, Japan elevate ties to ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’
Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone (left) and his Japanese counterpart Ishiba Shigeru congratulate each other after signing a joint statement to elevate Laos-Japan ties to a Comprehensive Strategic …
The year 2025 may be the one Laos breaks through in tourism
Laos’ government hopes new hotels, roads and a train system will put the country on visitors’ lists. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Vietnam and Laos launch cross-border QR payment system
Laos and Vietnam recently launched a cross-border QR code payment system that has the potential to boost trade and tourism.
Nam Theun 2 hydropower project set to contribute US$2bil to Laos
VIENTIANE: Nam Theun 2, one of Laos’ most significant hydropower projects in Laos, is expected to generate approximately US$2 billion to the government of Laos over the 25-year concession period.
Nam Theun 2 set to contribute US$2 billion to Laos
Nam Theun 2 set to contribute US$2 billion to Laos Nam Theun 2, one of Laos’ most significant hydropower projects in Laos, is expected to generate approximately US$2 billion to the government of Laos …
Ediya to open 1st outlet in Laos in June
Ediya Co., South Korea’s fourth-largest coffee franchise by sales, said Friday it has signed a master franchise deal with a Lao company to enter the Southeast Asian country this year. Ediya plans to …