Story Archive
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.
2020-05-20
They were caught in Laos when the border closed amid coronavirus fears, and had been held for two months in quarantine before being released.
2020-05-20
Authorities say air conditioning uses more power in the warmer months, resulting in higher bills, however.
2020-05-15
Residents of Bokeo province's Nam Fa village bathe in their river when water levels fall, but emerge with rashes and swelling.
2020-05-14
Three Chinese and two Lao men are killed, and another man seriously hurt, when they are trapped by rocks brought down by the explosion.
2020-05-13
Experts worry about environmental and social fallout and say low demand for power makes the dam unnecessary.
2020-05-12
Quarantine centers housing Lao migrants returning from Thailand run out of food.
2020-05-08
Those sent home will continue to be monitored by local officials for signs of ill health, though, provincial officials say.
2020-05-07
Christian villagers are often harassed and refused official help, with some told they worship 'America's god.'
2020-05-05
China's border with Laos meanwhile remains closed to others amid fears the coronavirus may spread to Laos from its more-infected neighbor.
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.
2020-03-31
Vietnamese government recommends resumption of rice exports.
2020-03-30
Authorities recommend more telework, masks, and quarantine to stop the pandemic from getting worse.
2020-03-27
Crazy prices drive people to find creative solutions or go without, as masks become rare.
2020-03-26
The confirmations have touched off hoarding and price gouging in the impoverished nation.
