Attapeu Province reported a revenue budget of over LAK 1,230 billion (USD 56.7 million) in the first nine months of 2025, reaching 116 percent of its planned target.
Soulivong Aphayvong, Head of the Attapeu Finance Department, said on 29 October during a provincial government meeting, that the province focused on maximizing every source of income by modernizing revenue collection, preventing budget leakage, strengthening management of local revenue bases, and improving organizational mechanisms.
These efforts enabled the province to maintain self-sufficiency in spending and consistently exceed its annual targets.
Of the total revenue, contributions from the central government amounted to around LAK 167 billion (USD 7.7 million), while local revenue made up the...
Attapeu Province reported a revenue budget of over LAK 1,230 billion (USD 56.7 million) in the first nine months of 2025, reaching 116 percent of its planned target.
Soulivong Aphayvong,...
Attapeu Province has approved a South Korean firm, SBIN Corporation, to develop a 5-megawatt solar power project, adding to the province’s growing portfolio of energy initiatives.
The signing ceremony between...
The cost of living in Laos continues to rise, with new data from the Laos Statistic Bureau showing that inflation reached four percent in October, down from 4.5 percent...
On 27 October, Houaphanh Province launched the construction of its new provincial radio and television station, strengthening local media infrastructure.
The ceremony took place at the former site of the...
The Bank of Laos (BOL) has unveiled a new five-year plan (2026–2030) aimed at strengthening the national financial system and ensuring long-term monetary stability.
During the bank’s Fifth Party Congress...
Vang Vieng, one of Laos’ most popular tourist destinations, is under evaluation for the ASEAN Clean Tourist City Award 2026.
Officials from the Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism recently...
Luang Prabang has set a new benchmark for sustainable tourism in Laos by earning the Green Destinations Silver certification for 2025–2027.
Soudaphone Khomthavong, Director of the Luang Prabang Provincial Culture and Tourism Department, accepted the award on behalf of Laos at the Sustainable Destinations Forum 2025 in Dubai on 28-29 October.
The recognition highlights the city’s efforts to protect its World Heritage values while developing tourism that benefits local communities.
To qualify, Luang Prabang underwent a rigorous evaluation process, submitting data for over 100 sub-indicators that were carefully reviewed during site visits by the Green Destinations audit team.
Authorities praised Luang Prabang for its clean environment, effective waste management, and community-based tourism programs...
Attapeu Province is taking a major step to expand its tourism sector with the approval of a 30-year concession to develop the area around the Xekaman 1 hydroelectric dam and the nearby military...
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...
On 28 October, Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) determined that Hong Thai’s popular Formula 2 herbal inhaler failed safety tests due to contamination, leading to a nationwide recall and possible legal action.
According to the FDA’s recent announcement reported by Thai media, the contamination was identified during a routine inspection of herbal inhalers widely sold across the country.
Tests revealed that the inhaler exceeded permissible limits for unsafe levels of bacteria and fungi, including Clostridium spp., a type of bacteria...
The redesign of the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games 2025 mascot has stirred debate in Thailand, as organizers replaced the original seven colorful characters with two new figures featuring the colors of the...
Thailand will host the pétanque competition at the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games this December, following a reversal by the World Pétanque and Bowls Federation (WPBF) of an earlier suspension over regulatory violations.
As...
On 21 October, Kalamoungkhoune Souphanouvong, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Laos to France, presented his credentials to Louise Mushikiwabo,...
The ancient Mani Khot tree, a sacred symbol rooted in Champasack Province, southern Laos, has taken the global spotlight, inspiring the Best National Costume award at Mister Global 2025 in Thailand and earning Laos a place of pride on the international stage.
Representing Laos, Youphalayth ‘Bobbie’ Phethany, Mister Global Lao 2025, brought home the award with the costume titled “The Guardian Angel of the Mani Khot Tree.”
The sacred Mani Khot Tree of Champasak, Laos, is revered in legend as the Tree of Destiny.
Believed to possess magical powers, the tree is said to bring prosperity in the direction its branches point.
While Bobbie did not design the costume himself, he played a central role in developing the idea and overall concept. Deeply connected to his Champasack roots, he wanted to wear something that would stand out and reflect Laos’ rich culture and mythology. The ancient Mani Khot tree, known in Lao legend as the Tree of Destiny, became the core inspiration.
“I’ve spent two weeks thinking about the concept, but I couldn’t think of anything until one night I dreamed of Khon Phapheng Waterfall, where the tree is located,” Bobbie said.
That dream sparked...