'Hungry river' phenomenon to blame for severe erosion of Mekong River banks in Laos — Radio Free Asia
Dams and sand dredging are behind the problem, which has devastated riparian communities.
Source: rfa.org
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Lao authorities ask casino to stop hiring 'chat girls'
Authorities in northern Laos have called on businesses in the Chinese-run Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone (SEZ) to stop hiring Lao women to work as “chat girls” in an effort to curb abuses, including human trafficking.
Source: bangkokpost.com
Lao authorities order Golden Triangle SEZ to suspend hiring locals
The effort is meant to address the abuse of workers in the zone by their employers.
Source: rfa.org
Magnitude five earthquake in Myanmar felt in Laos' Golden Triangle special economic zone
Two strong earthquakes struck Myanmar late Saturday evening near the border with Laos, with effects felt as far as the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone in Bokeo Province, reports Laotian Times.
Source: thestar.com.my
Laos and Vietnam deepen ties in information, culture and tourism
Laos and Vietnam are building on past successes in the fields of information, culture and tourism and are expanding their ties towards greater achievements in the future.
Source: thestar.com.my