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Lao Tour Guides Trained to Meet International Standards

To promote the growing tourism sector in Laos, the Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism recently organized an intensive training course to enhance the...

Champion Coffee Brewer: Soubin Phetsomphou to Compete on World AeroPress Stage

Soubin Phetsomphou has brewed his way to a sensational victory as the champion of the Lao AeroPress Championship 2024 (LAC24), held in Vientiane on...

In Vientiane, farmers are voicing concerns over rising costs of production, unauthorized imports, and market complexities that threaten their livelihoods. Vice Mayor Sirilaththongsin Thongpheng...

Laos, VietJet Sign Air Transport Agreement, Creating Over 2,000 Jobs

The Ministry of Public Works and Transportation and VietJet Airline have agreed to enhance air transportation between Laos and Vietnam, which is expected to...

Thailand Welcomes Lao Tourists on New Vientiane-Bangkok Train Service

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) welcomed Lao tourists who arrived at Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Station...

Vietnam President To Lam Visits Laos, Strengthening 62-Year Cooperation with New Agreements, Initiatives

President of Vietnam, To Lam, visited Laos on 11-12 July, receiving a warm welcome from President of Laos, Thongloun Sisoulith. The visit aimed to enhance...

Vientiane Sees Over 20 Percent Surge in Tourist Numbers in First Half of 2024

Vientiane Capital welcomed a total of 674,196 visitors in the first six months of this year, including international and domestic tourists. This surge in number...

China Targets Southeast Asia in Bid to Lead Global EV Market

China's growing electric vehicle (EV) industry has its eyes set on dominating the Southeast Asian market as part of its broader ambition to lead...

ASEAN Energy Forum 2024: Laos to Host Event on Regional Energy Future

The ASEAN Center for Energy (ACE) will be organizing the 24th ASEAN Energy Business  Forum (AEBF-24) from 25-27 September 2024 at the Lao National...

Laos Seeks Debt Deferrals as External Payments Nearly Double to USD 950 Million

Laos is seeking more time to pay off its debts, as its external debt payments nearly doubled to USD 950 million last year, from...

Lao Government Reshuffles Key Positions Across Ministries

The Lao government has announced a significant reshuffle of key positions across various ministries following a month-long session at the National Assembly (NA). One of...

Laos to Implement Key Measures to Tackle Labor Shortage

Minister of the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare Baikham Khattiya announced a series of measures to tackle the labor shortage during the seventh...

Savannakhet Students Shine at National Khaen Competition

Two young musicians from Savannakhet have brought home top honors from the National Youth and Junior Khaen Competition, held on 22 June in Vientiane...

Laos, South Korea Strengthen Ties with Early Warning System Grant

The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) has granted USD 4 million to the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH) in Laos. The funding aims to...