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Foreigners Married to Lao Citizens Now Entitled to Spouse Visa
The Government of Laos will now be issuing foreign spouse visas to foreigners who hold a valid Lao certificate of marriage with a Lao citizen.More ...
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Laos’ PM Thongloun Confirms Hydropower Policy at WEF on ASEAN
International experts continue investigative efforts alongside Lao regulators looking into the causes of the fatal Xe Pian Xe Nam Noy dam collapse in Attapeu province on July 23, Laos’ PM Thongloun on Wednesday confirmed to an audience of delegates from the ASEAN region and beyond in Vietnam’s ...
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Sanamxay District Students Set for September School Return
Students at schools across Laos have been heading back to hit the books, but those young scholars in Attapeu’s Sanamxay district are facing more hurdles than most in returning to regular educational routines.More ...
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ANZ Laos Holds Food, Beverage and Agriculture Forum
Improved domestic cross-border transport and logistics, coupled with widening and deepening demand for clean, green vegetables and fruit both in neighboring China and across the emerging economies of Asia presents a host of potential niche opportunities for Laos to capitalize upon, an audience in Vientiane ...
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Bank of Laos Warns Public Against Use of Cryptocurrencies
The Bank of Laos (BOL) has issued a notice warning the public against the use of cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin, which are unregulated currencies that are not tied to physical cash reserves.More ...
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Laos Is Second Most Expensive ASEAN Country to Buy Fuel
An official from the Ministry of Energy and Mines revealed that Laos placed second in the list of the most expensive ASEAN countries in which to buy fuel.More ...
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Cambodia Floods Not Caused by Lao Dam Failure: MRC
Reports by the Mekong River Commission (MRC) show that the floodwaters from the Lao dam collapse didn’t have a major effect upon Cambodia when compared to ordinary rainfall. Initial and preliminary analysis for the extent of the water level rise in Stung Treng due to the ...
Government Appoints Special Task Force to Combat National Level Crises
The Lao Government has upheld its commitment to improving its disaster management system nationwide by establishing a special committee tasked with overseeing the management of national level crises.More ...
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Xe-Pian Dam Bursts its Banks Causing Catastrophic damage
Attapeu provincial authorities have confirmed that the Xe-Pian Dam burst its banks yesterday, causing millions of tons of water to flood the local area, and causing widespread damage.More ...
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Government of Laos Responds to US Visa Restrictions
The Government of Laos has issued a response to the recent visa restrictions placed upon citizens of Laos, which has caused confusion among Lao communities.More ...
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