In Laos, Korea's older predators, solo sex tourists prey on the young and exploited

Published: 05 Nov. 2025, 15:42 In a Telegram chatroom called “Ask Me Anything about Laos,” a person suspected of operating a prostitution business shares photos of Lao women. [TACTEEN] Locked-up children and teenagers are being exploited by Korean...

Laos Kicks Off First-Ever Digital Census with Nationwide Field Data Collection

UNFPA – Santiphab Phomvihane, Minister of Finance and Deputy Head of the National Steering Committee for the 2025 Population and Housing Census, led a field visit in Vientiane Capital on 3 November, accompanied by his delegation. The visit marked...

Mông law bachelor turns heritage into a livelihood in the 'Village in the Clouds'

LÀO CAI – A Mông ethnic law graduate has turned his people’s ancient heritage into a source of pride and prosperity, using the story of Shan Tuyết tea to help his community escape poverty and build a better life. At 34, A Tủa returned to his...

Crowds Join Wax Castle Procession at That Luang Festival in Vientiane

KPL Large crowds gathered in Vientiane on 4 November to take part in the annual Wax Castle Procession, one of the key highlights of the That Luang Festival — known locally as Boun Namatsakan Phra That Luang Vientiane. (KPL) Large crowds gathered...

Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, The Philippines, Thailand & Vietnam: Nov 5, 2025

INDONESIA 1.I’M TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR WHOOSH, PRABOWO SAYS -- THE JAKARTA POST President Prabowo Subianto has insisted that responsibility for the debt incurred by the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway, dubbed Whoosh, ultimately lies with...

Father and son killed by 'murder hornets' during Laos holiday

An American father and son have been stung to death by a swarm of giant hornets during a holiday in Laos. Dan Owen and Cooper, 15, were descending a tree after zip-lining at a resort near the northern city of Luang Prabang when they were attacked...

World : Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, The Philippines, Thailand & Vietnam: Nov 5, 2025

INDONESIA 1.I’M TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR WHOOSH, PRABOWO SAYS -- THE JAKARTA POST President Prabowo Subianto has insisted that responsibility for the debt incurred by the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway, dubbed Whoosh, ultimately lies with...

Minister Visits Key Railway Enterprises to Review Progress

KPL Minister of Public Works and Transport Leklay Sivilay has visited the Lao National Railway Enterprise (LNRE) and the Laos–China Railway Company (LCRC) to assess operations and underline the government’s commitment to expanding regional...

Laos Consults on New Edition of Wildlife Crime Prosecution Handbook

KPL The Supreme People’s Prosecutor’s Office (SPPO) has held a two-day consultation to develop the third edition of the Wildlife Crime Prosecution Handbook, aimed at strengthening legal responses to wildlife-related offences. (KPL) The Supreme...

Laos’ politically linked conglomerates dominate its small economy

Court disputes and family-linked finance underscore governance concerns for investors [VIENTIANE] Among Laos’ emerging private sector conglomerates, the ST Group is undoubtedly the most visible, having been subject to a decade-long arbitration...

US Plans Covert Action Against Cartels in Mexico As the Government Seems Timid and Inept in Fighting Them

By streiff | 7:02 PM on November 04, 2025 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. While most are focused on the growing pressure campaign by the United States to drive...

Father and son die after getting stung more than 100 times by killer hornets in Laos

An American man and his teenage son died after being attacked by deadly hornets while on holiday in Laos. Mr Daniel Owen, 47, and his son Cooper, 15, were zip-lining in Green Jungle Park, an eco-adventure resort near Luang Prabang along the Mekong...

‘They got very crafty’: One state will spend 28 TIMES MORE on health care for illegals than on law enforcement!

California expects to spend 28 times more on health benefits for illegal aliens than on state police in the 2025-2026 budget period. Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s final budget allocates $348 million to law enforcement while the state’s...

Blue State Set To Spend 28x More On Healthcare For Illegal Immigrants Than Law Enforcement

California expects to spend 28 times more on health benefits for illegal aliens than on state police in the 2025-2026 budget period. Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s final budget allocates $348 million to law enforcement while the state’s...

Feature: That Luang festival boosts consumption, tourism in Laos

VIENTIANE, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- The annual That Luang festival has begun in the Lao capital Vientiane, ushering in five days of vibrant celebration, spiritual devotion, and bustling commerce that not only reflect the rich traditions of Laos but also...

‘Seeker’ Team Wins Podcast Contest Amplifying Lao Youth Voices Against Child Marriage

KPL As the world gears up for the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, a new wave of Lao youth is taking a stand through digital storytelling, using their voices to confront the deeply rooted practice of child marriage. On November...

American Headmaster and Son Killed in Rare Hornet Attack in Laos

An American headmaster and his teenage son were killed on 15 October after being attacked by hornets while on vacation near Luang Prabang. According to the Times, the victims, identified as 47-year-old Daniel Owen and his 15-year-old son, Cooper,...

Laos Sets New Economic Direction Under 2026–2030 Development Strategy

Laos is setting an ambitious new course for national growth as the Ministry of Industry and Commerce and the Ministry of Finance have rolled out their five-year development plans for 2026–2030, outlining strategies to accelerate industrialization,...

Government Meeting for October 2025 Held

KPL The Government Meeting for October 2025 commenced on November 3, 2025, at the Prime Minister’s Office under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone. The meeting was attended in person by Deputy Prime Ministers, cabinet members,...

American father-son duo stung to death by Asian giant hornets as vacation turns deadly while zip-lining in Laos

A vacation in Laos turned tragic when a swarm of Asian giant hornets fatally attacked a US citizen and his son, New York Post reported. The victims, identified as the director of an elite private school and his young son, were reportedly stung...