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Luang Prabang Celebrates 29 Years as UNESCO World Heritage Site

Today, 9 December, marks the 29th anniversary of Luang Prabang’s designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Officially recognized on the same day in...

Lao Prime Minister Strengthens Ties with Cambodia During Official Visit

Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone paid an official visit to Cambodia on 4-5 December at the invitation of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet to...

Lao Government Bans ‘Tiger’ Vodka, Whiskey in Vang Vieng After Methanol Deaths

The Lao government has issued a ban on the sale of ‘Tiger Vodka’ and ‘Tiger Whiskey’ in all restaurants, grocery stores, and bars in...

United Nation Expert Calls for Greater Protection of Cultural Rights in Laos

Laos is taking significant steps to preserve its cultural heritage and celebrate ethnic diversity through various government initiatives. However, challenges remain in fully protecting...

Heeding the Voices of Persons With Disabilities for the Benefit of All

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Natalia Kanem on the International Day for Persons with Disabilities Globally, nearly one in six people live with a disability....

Laos to Suspend Alluvial Gold Mining, PM Says

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...

Ministry of Health to Introduce New Ethics, Moral Guidelines for Medical Staff

The Ministry of Health in Laos is introducing new measures to improve the behavior of medical and nursing staff following patient complaints of misconduct....

Savannakhet Sees Tourism Boom, Economic Growth in 2024

Savannakhet Province has witnessed growth in tourism and economic development in 2024.  Tourist arrivals from January to October reached 683,166, marking a 26 percent increase...

Vang Vieng Mayor Addresses Tourist Deaths, Promises Justice

Following the deaths of foreign tourists at a guesthouse in Vang Vieng district, Vientiane Capital last week, Bounchan Malavong, the district mayor, addressed the...

Lloyd Austin Strengthens US-Laos Ties as China Declines Meeting

Laos and the United States are set to deepen their development cooperation within the framework of US-ASEAN relations, as US Secretary of Defense Lloyd...

Family in Disbelief as 19 Years Old Holly Bowles Remains on Life Support in Thailand After Apparent Laos Methanol Poisoning

ABC News - The uncle of a young Melbourne woman who is on life support after drinking tainted cocktails in Laos says her family...

Sexual Harassment Allegations Cloud Haunted House Attraction at That Luang Festival

Allegations of sexual harassment have rapidly surfaced on social media amidst the That Luang Festival, an annual Buddhist celebration held each November. Visitors shared...

Western Australian Government Accredits Three International Schools in Laos

The Department of Education in Western Australia has officially recognized three international schools in Laos, including Achievers International School, Golden International School, and Western...

Bokeo Tightens Control on Online Gaming Firms to Curb Cyber Fraud

The Management Board Committee for Special Economic Zones (SEZs) has instructed online game operators within the Gold Triangle Special Economic Zone (SEZ) to consolidate...