- Laos, Thailand eye surge in trade with upgrade of border crossing
Laos and Thailand expect to see an increase in two-way trade and people-to-people links between neighbouring provinces where a border crossing is being upgraded. ....More>>>

- Naxaithong drug bust nets nearly 2 million amphetamine tabs
Police in Naxaithong district, Vientiane, have arrested two men after finding them in possession of a large quantity of amphetamine pills.
Head of the district’s Public Security Office, Lieutenant Colonel Kheungkham Chanthavixay, said police tracked down a group of drug dealers based in Nayang village and arrested Mr Huaher, 23, after finding him with 6,000 amphetamine pills. ..More>>>

- Attapeu eyes nature-based visitor attractions
Attapeu​ authorities plan to convert open land alongside the Xekong River into an attractively landscaped area, hoping to provide locals and visitors with a pleasant place to stroll, as well as beautifying the riverside, provincial officials have said. ...More>>>

- Switzerland promotes cross-sector coordination for sustainable land management in Laos
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry’s efforts to promote the sustainable management of land resources in Laos are being supported by Switzerland. ..More>>>