Doi Ka Noi, a renowned Lao restaurant in Vientiane Capital known for its ever-changing seasonal menu and commitment to authentic Lao recipes, closed permanently on 13 May.
The decision followed the unexpected passing of its chef and owner, Ponpailin ‘Noi’ Kaewduangdee, aged 45.
The closure came just months after Asia's 50 Best named Doi Ka Noi, the 86th best restaurant on the continent – the first Lao restaurant ever to be featured. Noi had recently attended the glittering awards ceremony in Seoul, Korea.
A Lasting Legacy in Print
Before her passing, Chef Noi collaborated with her husband, British writer and photographer Mick Shippen, to publish a deeply personal cookbook, A Child of the...
Luang Prabang earned nearly LAK 700 billion (USD 32 million) in the first five months of 2025, with tourism playing a significant role, said Khammouane Khambounme, Head of the...
Laos’ inflation rate eased for the second month in a row, falling to 7.2 percent in June 2025 from 8.3 percent in May, according to the latest report from...
Thailand’s high-speed rail project connecting Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi, and U-Tapao airports is set to finally move forward, with the signing of the revised contract expected this July.
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Laos will recruit 2,000 soldiers to serve as volunteer substitute teachers in remote areas across the country, the Ministry of National Defense announced on 29 June.
The initiative, carried out...
Laos has expanded its telecommunications network, now operating 18 cross-border transmission lines with Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, and China.
Officials announced the development on 26 June during the 9th Ordinary...
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Laos hosted the Mekong Tourism Forum 2025 in Luang Prabang from 24 to 27 June, spotlighting the proposed ASEAN Rail Tourism Corridor (ARTC) as a key initiative to boost regional travel and connectivity.
Held under the theme “United Journey – Stronger Together,” the forum brought together tourism officials and business leaders from Laos, Cambodia, China, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam to discuss ways to improve cross-border travel.
A key session was the first Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Tourism Private Sector Workshop on 25 June, which focused on strengthening regional connectivity through initiatives such as the ARTC.
The ARTC aims to link major cities, including Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Nong Khai, Vientiane, and Boten,...
Laos hosted the Mekong Tourism Forum 2025 in Luang Prabang from 24 to 27 June, spotlighting the proposed ASEAN Rail Tourism Corridor (ARTC) as a key initiative to boost regional travel and connectivity.
Held...
The Lao government has announced plans to boost tourism in Vientiane Capital with the theme "Vientiane's Sustainable Tourism," The initiative aims to incorporate innovative technologies into tourism management and create new attractions for...
Journalists, civil society actors, and youth from across Laos are strengthening their digital reporting skills on environmental issues through the Green Action through Media, Mass Organizations, and Civil Society in Laos (GAMCIL) project. The training, themed “Green Issue Reporting,” is taking place in Vientiane Capital from 30 June to 4 July.
Funded by the European Union, the GAMCIL project is jointly implemented in partnership with MICT, LJA, and CARE International. The initiative aims to enhance journalists’ capacity in digital and...
Football fans in Laos now have a new reason to celebrate.
Jasmine International Public Company Limited (JAS), the exclusive rights holder for the English Premier League (EPL) and FA Cup across Thailand, Cambodia,...
Laos officially entered the world of horse sport with the establishment of its first Equestrian Federation on 26 May.
Equestrian sport will make its official national debut at the upcoming 12th National Games, to...
Laos has expanded its telecommunications network, now operating 18 cross-border transmission lines with Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, and China.
Officials...
Journalists, civil society actors, and youth from across Laos are strengthening their digital reporting skills on environmental issues through the Green Action through Media, Mass Organizations, and Civil Society in Laos (GAMCIL) project. The training, themed “Green Issue Reporting,” is taking place in Vientiane Capital from 30 June to 4 July.
Funded by the European Union, the GAMCIL project is jointly implemented in partnership with MICT, LJA, and CARE International. The initiative aims to enhance journalists’ capacity in digital and environmental reporting, strengthen digital literacy, combat misinformation, and increase climate change awareness, especially in rural areas.
The project is being carried out in three provinces: Vientiane Capital, Luang Prabang, and Champasack.
Over five days, participants will engage in a broad curriculum that extends beyond environmental topics. The training covers gender equality, digital literacy, accuracy and standards in news reporting, and photography techniques.
At the conclusion of the training, participants will take part in a content creation competition, producing articles or videos to highlight pressing environmental issues in Laos.
In his opening remarks, President of LJA Savankhone Razmountry emphasized the significance of the workshop for Lao journalism.
“This workshop is not just a training session, it...