From Mira Road to Laos: How love became bait in a cruel cyber con

Mira Road men reveal how they were lured to Chinese cyber-fraud factories that use AI deepfakes, fake love, and fake Facebook IDs to scam Americans. At these digital sweatshops, recruits are handed thick script booklets and told to memorise lines designed …

Methanol poisoning killed Bethany's best friend in Laos. Now she's calling for change

A British woman who survived a methanol poisoning in Laos that killed two Australians is pushing for more education on the dangers of bootleg alcohol.  Bethany Clarke has returned to Brisbane, grieving the loss of her best friend in the tragedy. CCTV …

How one young Rwandan was trafficked into a crypto syndicate in Laos

Laos readies national digital ID card rollout

Laos is ready to take its nationwide digital ID card system to the next stage. The Southeast Asian country’s Department of Mass Media announced that it is moving forward with the initiative via its official Facebook page, reportes The Laotian Times. An …

Mother’s Day brunch spots, plus tastes of Laos and the Mediterranean

Each week on This Bites, dining critic Ann Christenson from Milwaukee Magazine and Radio Milwaukee’s resident foodie Tarik Moody dig into the city’s culinary and restaurant culture to help you find new spots, old favorites and the best ingestibles around …

Laos' inflation rate stands at 11.1 pct in April

VIENTIANE, May 9 (Xinhua) -- Laos' inflation rate was recorded at 11.1 percent in April, the latest official data showed. The highest price rise was recorded in the cost of housing, water, electricity and gas category, which stood at 25.2 percent. This …

Laos, Switzerland Strengthen Efforts to Improve Dam Safety

Laos and Switzerland have reaffirmed their commitment to safer hydropower development with the successful convening of the Steering Committee meeting for the Dam Safety Technical and Institutional Assistance (DSTIA) project in Vientiane.  The meeting, held …

Laos Records Over 730 Accidents in April, Claiming 109 Lives

Laos experienced a rise in road accidents in April, with 734 incidents reported nationwide, resulting in 109 fatalities, according to the Traffic Police Department under the Ministry of Public Security. The number of road accidents in April marked a 24 …

Mid-Day Top News: Three Mira Road men escape digital slavery in Laos and more

Stay informed with the latest developments in the nation, Mumbai, entertainment, sports, and more. Let's dive into the headlines shaping our world today The trio (from left) of Sayed Zakir Abbas, Ismail Sayed and Shaban Salim had no offer letters when …

Laos Celebrates World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day and the Movement’s 162nd Anniversary

KPL The Lao National Blood Transfusion Institute and the Lao Red Cross organized a public blood donation event on May 8 at the Lao-ITECC Mall to mark the 162nd anniversary of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, under the theme: “Support …