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New Incentives for Nature-Based Tourism Investment in Lao Forests

World Bank Laos - A decision announced today by the Lao Ministry of Agriculture and Environment will promote nature-based tourism in forested areas of Laos. The regulation provides incentives for small-scale private investment in national parks and protected areas through projects that create jobs, contribute to environmental preservation and build...

Thai Top Court Orders Ex-PM Thaksin Jailed for One Year

By Thanaporn PROMYAMYAI/AFP - Thailand's Supreme Court on 9 September ordered the country's most...

Laos Reaffirms Interest in Joining BRICS, Deepens Ties with Russia

Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphadone has reaffirmed Laos’ interest in joining BRICS, a key...

Thai Court Sacks PM Over Cambodia Phone Call Row

By Montira RUNGJIRAJITTRANON/AFP - Thailand's Constitutional Court sacked prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and her...

Northern Laos Braces for Heavy Rains as Typhoon Kajiki Prompts Railway Halt

Laos is preparing for severe weather as Typhoon Kajiki, one of the strongest storms...

Laos Reports Two Earthquakes in Early Morning

Laos has reported two earthquakes over the last 24 hours between 4:06 and 4:12 am in Xayaboury Province. According to the Lao National Earthquake Data...

Laos Receives 100,000 Doses of AstraZeneca Covid-19 Vaccines from Australia

Laos has received 100,000 doses of AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccines from Australia today in accordance with a pledge to assist Laos in its fight against...

Laos Announces Travel Conditions for 2022 Reopening

Laos has officially announced it will reopen for tourism on 1 January 2022, providing more information on travel conditions during a press conference held...

Laos Confirms 1 January Reopening for Tourists

Laos has confirmed 1 January 2022 as its official reopening date, according to a notice issued by the Prime Minister's Office. The notice was issued...

Miss India Crowned Miss Universe 2021

Harnaaz Sandheu, AKA Miss India, has officially been crowned the new Miss Universe 2021. Harnaaz Sandhu was officially named Miss Universe 2021 at the international...

Laos Loses 4-0 to Malaysia At Bishan Stadium During AFF Suzuki Cup 2020

Laos has suffered another major loss during the AFF Suzuki Cup 2020, losing 4-0 to Malaysia during the second Group B game. Laos faced off...