On 29 November, the Lao Ministry of Industry and Commerce issued an official announcement to ensure fair business practices and protect consumers during the New Year period, from 1 December to 31 January (Lunar New Year).
This decision comes in response to concerns about rising prices and potential product shortages that could negatively impact consumers.
The Ministry has outlined specific steps that business owners and traders must follow to keep prices stable and ensure fair practices during the busy holiday season.
Entrepreneurs and traders must sell products at regular prices and are prohibited from hoarding goods or raising prices unfairly.
All products must meet safety standards, have labels in Lao, and be sold...
On 29 November, the Lao Ministry of Industry and Commerce issued an official announcement to ensure fair business practices and protect consumers during the New Year period, from 1...
French Ambassador to Laos, Siv Leng Chhuor, visited the Holiday Inn & Suites Vientiane, an InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) property, on 28 November to explore the hotel’s newly installed...
Laos continues to shine on the global tourism stage, earning 219 ASEAN Tourism Standards Awards for its dedication to sustainability and exceptional travel experiences.
On 26 November, Minister of Information,...
Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone stressed the government's increased efforts to tackle the detrimental environmental effects of development projects, particularly mining, in response to ongoing concerns raised by members of...
On 18 to 19 November, the French National Research Institute for Sustainable Development (IRD) held a meeting in Luang Prabang, Laos, with local and French partners to discuss ecosystem...
During the 8th National Assembly session held from 21–24 November, Phout Simmalavong, Minister of Education and Sports, presented progress on the National Education System Reform Strategy.
The country’s education system...
Laos continues to shine on the global tourism stage, earning 219 ASEAN Tourism Standards Awards for its dedication to sustainability and exceptional travel experiences.
On 26 November, Minister of Information, Culture, and Tourism Suansavanh Viyaket announced these achievements, highlighting areas such as green hotels, clean tourism cities, and community-driven tourism.
The prizes include 113 ASEAN Green Hotel Awards, 12 People's Homestay Awards, 10 Communities' Participatory Tourism Awards, Seven Clean Tourism City Awards, 34 Event Venue Awards, 12 Spa Awards, 22 Public Toilet Awards, and six Sustainable Tourism Awards.
In addition, The country has graded 151 accommodation facilities, including five-star hotels and local guesthouses, while over 1,300 businesses have been certified under the...
Laos continues to shine on the global tourism stage, earning 219 ASEAN Tourism Standards Awards for its dedication to sustainability and exceptional travel experiences.
On 26 November, Minister of Information, Culture, and Tourism Suansavanh...
Laos has recorded over five million tourists this year, exceeding expectations and generating more than USD 1 billion in revenue, Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone announced on 18 November.
According to the PM, domestic tourist...
On World AIDS Day, 1 December, UNAIDS called on global leaders to protect the human rights of everyone living with or at risk of HIV. The organization emphasized that safeguarding these rights is essential to ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030.
A new report, “Take the Rights Path to End AIDS,” highlights that despite progress in the HIV response, human rights violations are obstructing access to critical HIV services.
“When there is impunity for gender-based violence, when people...
Two Lao bodybuilders, Chintana Khambounheuang and Khamla Samavong, each won a gold medal at the 15th World Bodybuilding Championship held in the Maldives from 5 to 11 November.
Chintana claimed gold in the Swimming...
The 13th Lao Judo Championship drew a large audience in Vientiane last weekend, as athletes from Laos and Thailand participated in the competition at Vientiane’s Budo Center from 26-27 October. Lao athletes won...
On World AIDS Day, 1 December, UNAIDS called on global leaders to protect the human rights of everyone living with or at risk of HIV. The organization emphasized that safeguarding these rights is essential to ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030.
A new report, “Take the Rights Path to End AIDS,” highlights that despite progress in the HIV response, human rights violations are obstructing access to critical HIV services.
“When there is impunity for gender-based violence, when people can be arrested for who they are, when a visit to health services is dangerous for people because of the community they are from—the result is that people are blocked from HIV services that are essential to save their lives and to end the AIDS pandemic,” said Winnie Byanyima, Executive Director of UNAIDS. “To protect everyone’s health, we need to protect everyone’s rights.”
Every minute, someone dies due to AIDS-related causes. Almost a quarter of the 39.9 million people living with HIV globally still lack access to life-saving treatment. New HIV infections are rising in at least 28 countries, and UNAIDS stresses the need for accessible HIV prevention, testing, and treatment...
