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Hydroelectric dams along the Mekong River have interrupted the river's flow, causing serious damage to the complex ecosystems

The 16 young Laotians were taken to Myanmar to work as scammers in a casino.

Myanmar has become the world’s biggest producer of opium, overtaking Afghanistan after the ruling Taliban imposed a ban on poppy cultivation, according to a new United Nations report.

La polizia ritiene che l'Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army stiano compiendo una nuova serie di omicidi per affermare il proprio dominio nel campo profughi in cui vivono oltre 1.2 milioni di Rohingya

The Chinese-run Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone in Bokeo province is known for lawlessness and criminal activities

Residents welcome the news, but say underlying reasons for the crimes remain unresolved.

Lawmakers say the draft law wasn’t specific enough about how zones would be governed.

VIENTIANE: A German family recently enjoyed a wonderful trip in Laos, including taking part in events organised by a reading project run by the non-profit organisation Reading Elephant Laos, which provided many educational and interesting activities both for themselves and for local children.

Laos is anticipating the arrival of 400,000 to 800,000 foreign visitors in November and December, bringing the total number of foreign visitors in 2023 between 2.9 million and 3.3 million.

Seoul said it is also willing to consider raising the level of travel warnings for the region.