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Water shortages loom as drought approaches record year of 1976 - DutchNews.nl

Drought · Netherlands

Water shortages loom as drought approaches record year of 1976 - DutchNews.nl

The Netherlands is experiencing one of its worst droughts since records began after another week with almost no rain and...See the Story

Officials Defend Tree Maintenance Amid Controversy Over Vientiane Transit Expansion

Trees · Vientiane

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 […]Read Article

Lao Government Voices Concern Over Regional, Global Tensions

Economy · Laos

Lao Government Voices Concern Over Regional, Global Tensions

Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has voiced serious concerns about rising regional tensions and global instability, warning of their potential impact on Laos’s economy and security. Speaking during a session at the Prime Minister’s Office on 24 June, he pointed to growing geopolitical challenges, including military friction between ASEAN neighbors, referring to Cambodia and Thailand, as […]Read Article

Laos Proposes Tax Relief for Small Businesses Under Revised Income Tax Law

On 24 June, Laos proposed amending the Income Tax Law to exempt unprofitable small businesses from taxes, aiming to ease their burden and improve tax efficiency, Finance Minister Santiphab Phomvihane said. Under the new system, micro-enterprises would be allowed to deduct operational expenses before calculating their tax obligations, shifting away from the current income-based model. […]Taxes · Laos Read Article

Beyond the usual hubs: The slow but steady rise of startups in Laos - Tech Collective

Laos is often overlooked in discussions about Southeast Asia’s tech and startup landscape. Sandwiched between larger digital economies like Thailand, Vietnam, and China, the landlocked nation has historically lagged in terms of technological infrastructure, investment, and internet penetration. However, in recent years, there has been a noticeable shift. A small but determined cohort of entrepreneurs, NGOs, and ecosystem builders is working to l…Startups · Vientiane Read Article

LAOS Akaravong and Other Activists Affected Abroad by Vientiane

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A Laotian political refugee has been seriously injured in recent days in Pau, France, where he has been for three years after the threats he received for having denounced corruption and public responsibilities in the tragedy of the collapse of a dam. A case not isolated, denounce some NGOs. While the French authorities consider the political motive of aggression the most likely.Asia · Vientiane Read Article

Local Authorities Tighten Grip on Gold Mining in Houaphanh Province

Local authorities in Houaphanh’s Xiengkhor district have issued an official order permanently banning the issuance of gold ore mining permits in all forms. The directive is effective from 24 June. “The decision aims to address illegal mining activities, protect natural resources, and strictly enforce the laws against the violators,” the official notices state. “All unauthorized […]Laos · Laos Read Article

Lao Pension Rules Updated: 25-Year Contribution Required

Effective 2 June and announced publicly on 22 June, the Lao government has introduced updated pension regulations to standardize eligibility and benefit calculations for retirees. Under the new rules, workers must contribute to the social security system for a minimum of 25 years to qualify for full pension benefits. The retirement age now ranges between […]Laos · Laos Read Article

Laos, South Korea Launch Medical University Project in Vientiane

Laos is establishing the first infrastructure for the University of Health Sciences (UHS) in Vientiane Capital, aiming to advance the medical sector through human resource training. The initiative is a cooperative project between the Ministry of Health and South Korea’s Lsung Company. An agreement was signed on 19 June to construct facilities that will serve […]Infrastructure · Vientiane Read Article

Laos Clarifies LAK 3,000 Telecom Fee After Viral Video Sparks Public Doubt

A government official has clarified the purpose of the LAK 3,000 (USD 0.14) monthly telecom “security fee” following public backlash sparked by a viral video of a National Assembly session, in which even the Minister of Finance admitted he was unaware of how the money was being used. Palinya Phommaviseth, Acting Head of the Secretariat […]Laos · Laos Read Article

Lao Telecom Partners with JAS to Launch Premier League Package for 500,000 Lao Fans

Football fans in Laos now have a new reason to celebrate. Jasmine International Public Company Limited (JAS), the exclusive rights holder for the English Premier League (EPL) and FA Cup across Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos for six seasons (2025/26 to 2030/31), has announced a partnership with Lao Telecommunication Public Company Group, a leading telecom provider […]Laos · Laos Read Article

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