Laos Revokes Import Licences of Six Vehicle Companies

The Ministry of Industry and Commerce has revoked the import licences of six vehicle-importing companies, immediately barring them from importing four-wheel vehicles. A notice issued on 14 October did not give a reason for the decision. The ministry named …

DPM Receives Farewell Call from Australian Ambassador to Laos

KPL On October 28, at the Ministry of Education and Sports (MOES), Mr. Thongsalith Mangnomek, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education and Sports, hosted a farewell call for Ms. Megan Jones, Ambassador of Australia to the Lao PDR. Representatives of …

AVSEGROUP officer appears at NBI, denies involvement in Laos drug incident

PDEA: Alleged financier in Laos drug shipment to appear on Nov 5

MANILA, Philippines – The alleged financier of the multibillion-peso drug shipment from Laos will appear before the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) on Nov. 5, 2026, a spokesman said. Lawyers of former Bangsamoro Transition Authority Parliament …

Proposal to import 500MW of renewable electricity from Laos to S’pore mooted

SINGAPORE - Singapore’s plan to beef up its energy security via electricity imports could be strengthened if a proposal to bring in up to 500 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy from Laos comes to fruition. This amount, which makes up slightly over 4 per …

AI-altered document falsely places Philippine VP in Laos before drug bust

After Laos authorities nabbed alleged illegal drug traffickers in October 2026 -- including a Filipino national -- a fake document spread online falsely showing Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte flew to the landlocked Southeast Asian nation days  …

Tuas Power to explore importing up to 500 MW a year of hydropower from Laos

Proposed deal could last up to 15 years, offers optional Renewable Energy Certificates [SINGAPORE] Singapore could up its long-term hydropower imports from Laos, under a deal involving Singapore generation company Tuas Power, Laos state operator …

Zhejiang Donates 83 Cultural Books to National Library of Laos

KPL The Zhejiang Library of China has donated 83 books to the National Library of Laos to promote cultural exchange and strengthen cooperation between the two countries. The handover ceremony took place on October 29, 2026, at the National Library in …

Laos Reviews Health Sector Priorities Ahead of LDC Graduation

KPL The Ministry of Health convened the 18th Health Sector Working Group Executive Meeting in Vientiane on October 29 to review progress and set priorities for strengthening the country's healthcare system ahead of Lao PDR's graduation from Least …

Laos’ power tariff reforms test balance between utility finances and affordability

Laos’ efforts to repair its electricity sector’s finances are adding to pressure on consumers, as higher tariffs expose the difficult balance between sustaining a regional power exporter and keeping electricity affordable at home. Year-on-year inflation …