Resettlement of communities from areas of the Nam Tha 1 hydropower project is 87 percent complete, with displaced families in Bokeo province having been...
The government recently ordered 50 fire trucks from China, which are expected to be distributed to fire prevention and protection teams in urban and...
The European Union has highlighted the significance of the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Process and how it positively impacts Laos, at a seminar given to...
Many provinces around the country have launched a crackdown on illegal drugs this month, with a number of drug traffickers having been arrested.
The first...
Over US$1 billion has been disbursed in various business activities and the development of special and specific economic zones (SEZs), driven by growing regional...
Laos celebrates many annual festivals (called “Boun”) which are particularly beautiful. Boun Khao Salak is a Buddhist festival held annually during the 10th full...
Guangxi People's Radio Broadcasting Station and the Liewto School have jointly celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival entitled “Happy Mid-Autumn Festival” in Vientiane Capital.
The Chinese Mid-Autumn...
Laos received several honours at the recent 8th Mekong Tourism Alliance Awards with a presentation ceremony taking place during the International Travel Expo 2016...
More foreign investors are interested in opening private hospitals in the country in response to growing patient demand for high quality health services.
Foreign investors...
The Cooperative Orthotic & Prosthetic Enterprise (COPE) Centre in Vientiane is continuing its work to raise money to improve conditions for disabled people in...
Laos has been in adherence with the conservation of national cultural heritage alongside its efforts in economic development, through the success of which the...