Story Archive
2020-04-30
Meanwhile, Facebook users risk arrest for posting criticisms of the Lao government online.
2020-04-27
Illegal miners not charged with any crime in exchange for a cash payment to soldiers.
2020-04-23
Residents still in the centers say they must endure heat, overflowing sewage and lack of water, with no end in sight.
2020-04-22
The landlocked communist country has had 19 confirmed coronavirus cases since March 24, with no fatalities.
2020-04-21
No explanation has been given by Chinese employers who returned home in early 2020 amid coronavirus fears.
2020-04-20
Family members have no contact with Sithon Thiphavong, but are allowed to send him food via the authorities every day.
2020-04-17
Desperate rural villagers risk life and limb to get rich but end up arrested and fined instead.
2020-04-14
They say the firm did not pay their March wages and ignored government orders to close the factory for coronavirus prevention.
2020-04-10
Entertainment venues close and streets stand empty as many remain at home, fearing infection, sources say.
2020-04-10
Students without access made to self-study while schools are closed due to coronavirus.
2020-04-08
Villagers say the Lao government did not issue air pollution warnings.
2020-04-07
Local official says prolonged epidemic could push back December 2021 completion date.
2020-04-03
Many of the 46 affected families say they were coerced into selling.
