Story Archive
2020-07-10
A former education official says though that schools are free to enforce their rules however they like.
2020-07-09
Many worry that their homes will be unstable and will lack adequate water and electricity, though.
2020-07-07
Overtime will not be paid because of shortfalls in tax revenue amid business shutdowns due to coronavirus fears, officials say.
2020-06-29
Some Lao residents welcome the move, with others saying they will 'wait and see' if anything changes.
2020-06-26
Many Lao citizens see the dominant use of Chinese as a sign of China's growing economic influence in their country.
2020-06-24
But jobs are scarce at home, too, and many would like to go back to Thailand once they are allowed to return.
2020-06-19
Residents cautiously welcome news that some prices may be lowered, but wonder if the government will keep its word.
2020-06-18
Statues would commemorate the 70th anniversary of ties between Vientiane and Moscow.
2020-06-16
Many have less money to spend because of rising levels of unemployment due to business shutdowns amid coronavirus fears.
2020-06-15
The young man named Poy has been denied family visits by authorities and is not being properly fed, sources say.
2020-06-09
The plant will threaten local forests and farmland, villagers and environmental experts say, urging a careful study of likely impacts.
2020-06-08
The woman and another villager, who is still being held, had been shown arguing with police in a video published on Facebook.
2020-06-05
The dam's operations will affect water flows on the Mekong, negatively impacting communities in both countries, the groups say.
2020-05-28
Villagers can earn money on the farms, but must leave after two or three years due to poor health.
2020-05-27
Authorities say compensation plan aims for 2023 return to normalcy.
