Major Corruption Scandal Uncovered In Laos

A major corruption case has been uncovered in Attapeu Province, where authorities discovered that more than 158 billion kip of government money had been stolen. Investigators also reported an additional loss of about 369,000 US dollars. The case began when the main suspect fled to a neighboring country after the first investigation started. He later [...]

Suspicious Death Of Lao Government Critic

Human rights groups are calling on the government of Laos to investigate the suspicious death of government critic Sisay Luangmonda. The 32-year-old activist, who often criticized corruption and poor governance online, was reported missing by his family on February 14, 2026. Witnesses said soldiers arrested him near the capital, Vientiane, and took him to Phonthan [...]

Christian Persecution In Laos

In Laos, Christians face serious persecution under the country’s Communist government and strong local traditions. The government officially recognizes only three churches: the Lao Evangelical Church, the Catholic Church, and the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Other Christian groups must meet secretly. Many churches do not have permanent buildings, and baptisms are often not allowed in public, [...]

Laos Still Threatened By Unexploded Bombs

Laos is still facing danger from unexploded bombs dropped during the Second Indochina War from 1964 to 1973. During that time, over 580,000 flights dropped more than 2 million tons of bombs, including about 270 million cluster munitions. About 30 percent of these bombs, around 80 million devices, remain on the ground, causing injuries, deaths, [...]

Australia Sends Envoy To Laos Over Methanol Deaths

Australia has taken strong action after two Melbourne teenagers, Holly Morton-Bowles and Bianca Jones, died from methanol poisoning in Laos in November 2024. The 19-year-olds became sick after drinking tainted alcohol at Nana Backpackers Hostel in Vang Vieng. Four other foreign tourists, including visitors from Britain, the United States, and Denmark, also died. In January, [...]

China’s Growing Influence And Debt In Laos

China’s presence in Laos has grown rapidly in recent years, with large investments, Chinese tourists, and new infrastructure projects changing life in the country. One of the biggest projects is the China‑Laos high‑speed railway linking Yunnan in China to Vientiane, the capital of Laos. This railway has brought more tourists and boosted some businesses, but [...]

Arrest Case Reveals Child Prostitution In Laos

Child prostitution in Laos is a serious crime and a violation of human rights. A recent case in Japan shows how this problem can cross borders. Japanese police arrested a man who is suspected of using false information to rent a server and run a blog linked to child prostitution in Laos. The blog reportedly [...]

Laos Boosts Education And Health Services

Laos is investing in education and health through two major projects. The Ministry of Education and Sports, with the Education Development Fund, will spend US$1.3 million to improve schools in four southern provinces: Khammuan, Savannakhet, Xekong, and Salavan. The project focuses on secondary education, upgrading classrooms, laboratories, libraries, and digital learning facilities, and supporting students [...]

Child Marriage And Its Impact In Laos

Child marriage is still common in Laos and is increasing among younger girls. About 30.5 percent of women aged 20 to 24 were married before age 18, and 17.4 percent gave birth before age 18. The findings provide a clear national picture of how child marriage affects girls, their children, and the country. The results [...]

Cyber Slavery Crisis In Laos And Its Neighbors

Cyber slavery linked to scam centers in Laos and nearby countries has become a serious human rights crisis. Independent experts say these scam centers are run by organized criminal networks that recruit people from many countries with fake job offers and force them to work in online fraud and digital crime operations. These operations are [...]

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