Laos News News Laos » Government: Laos methanol poisoning charges 'slap in face' for families
The brother of a Briton who died after drinking tainted shots says it's "ridiculous" no-one has faced justice.
News Laos » Government: New travel warning in place after Laos response to methanol poisonings ‘hard to fathom’, victims’ parents say
The parents of an Australian teen killed in a mass methanol poisoning in Laos have aired their fresh heartbreak as Lao officials prepare to finally lay charges on those allegedly responsible.
News Laos » Government: Australian government warns about risk of methanol poisoning and crime in Laos
Authorities say tourists should exercise a high degree of caution in the country due to the risk of methanol poisoning, which killed Australian women Bianca Jones and Holly Morton-Bowles in 2024.
News Laos » Government: Laos moves to accelerate rural development, reduce poverty
VIENTIANE: The Lao government is working to promote rural development by creating stable livelihoods, expanding sustainable income opportunities, and improving rural infrastructure and public services ...
News Laos » Government: Laos becomes founding member of global AI cooperation body
Laos becomes founding member of global AI cooperation body. Laos has become a founding member of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation (WAICO), marking a sign ...
News Laos » Government: Global financial bodies warn of slower growth, higher inflation for Laos in 2026
Laos' economy is expected to continue expanding this year, even as slower growth and inflation present challenges, according to a global financial institution.
News Laos » Government: Prominent critic of Laos government shot dead in coffee shop
Anousa ‘Jack’ Luangsuphom, 25, a prominent political activist and critic of the Laos government, was shot dead in a coffee shop in the capital (Human Rights Watch) A prominent political activist who ...