Laos has temporarily closed ten border checkpoints in Huaphan Province bordering Vietnam as part of efforts to prevent an outbreak of the new coronavirus (COVID-19).
2020 Goût de France is bringing Laos to France’s Garden
The 6th edition of French cuisine festival “Goût de France” is back with exciting region inspired creations from French cuisine chefs in Laos.
Return of “Little Ghosts” Causes Drop in Traffic at Vientiane-Nongkhai Border
On the morning of Sunday 15 March, the Vientiane-Nongkhai border checkpoint was unusually quiet.
Laos Continues to Rely on Import of Agricultural Produce to Meet Demand
Laos continues to import agricultural produce because local production is not enough to meet domestic consumption, according to Lao authorities.
Vietnamese Man Caught Smuggling 30,000 Face Masks to Laos
A Vietnamese man was caught in Ha Tinh Province smuggling 30,000 face masks to Laos.
Facebook Grants Blue Verification Badge to Laotian Times
The Laotian Times has become the first Laos-based English language news website to have its official Facebook Page granted the blue verification check of authenticity from Facebook.
Footpath Parking a Chronic Issue for Streets of Laos
One week has passed since the Mayor of Vientiane issued an order officially prohibiting the parking of cars on the city’s footpaths in an effort to promote orderliness and cleanliness.










