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Exploring the Ancient Lao Capital of Luang Prabang

LUANG PRABANG – President Barack Obama will visit Laos next week to attend a regional summit, making him the first U.S. president to visit the once-isolated Southeast Asian country.

Recharging Asia’s Battery: What Obama Should Do in Laos

Next week, Barack Obama will be the first sitting U.S. president to visit Laos, a poor, landlocked country whose large-scale efforts to dam the Mekong River threaten to destabilize the region. This concerns the United States because Southeast Asia is one of the country’s largest trading partners and a key security ally that can counterbalance China’s growing regional influence. Obama should seize this opportunity to help Laos make energy choices that, over the long term, can unify the region and preserve the Mekong.

Macau Casino Operator Completes Takeover of Laos Property

Hong Kong-listed casino operator Macau Legend Development Limited has announced that it has now assumed complete management and operational responsibilities for the Savan Vegas Hotel And Entertainment Complex in Laos.

Miss Swensen’s Idol 2016 to Model at Lao Fashion Week

Ms Phonethida Yodsombath winner of Miss Swensen’s Idol 2016 has been invited to model for Lao Fashion Week 2016; featured on the cover on Mahason magazine this month, she will join the list of national and international models on the runway this year.

Consumer Protection Hotline Needs More Collaboration

The consumer protection hotline on 1510 requires closer cooperation and more responsibility from the concerned sectors to ensure the faster resolution of claims or disputes.

Startup Business Problems Can Be Overcome Says Young Entrepreneur

Toh-Lao Co-working Space (TCS) is looking forward to finding ways to overcome any difficulties faced by startups to drive growth opportunities for local businesses, according to an official.

New Police Booths Come into Service Ahead of Asean Summits

Vientiane Traffic Police Department has confirmed that it recently commissioned the construction of new police booths in order to ensure traffic flows smoothly and maintain security during the 28th and 29th ASEAN Summits.

NUOL Gives Agriculture, French Language Students Second Chance

The National University of Laos (NUOL) it reemphasising its existing policy to boost student numbers studying agriculture and French language.