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StarExpress Tourist Train Launches, Connecting Kunming to Laos

On 24 September, the StarExpress, a new cross-border tourist train, launched its inaugural journey from Kunming, China, to Luang Prabang and Vientiane, Laos.  This new train link is an important step in promoting cultural and tourism exchanges between the two countries, according to Chinese media. The inaugural trip, lasting four days...

Laos, Russia Collaborate in Military Training Exercise

On 25 September, Laos and Russia commenced a joint military training exercise at the...

Miss International Laos 2024 Shasrikone Prepares for Global Stage in Japan

Shasrikone ‘Lady’ Sasith, an 18-year-old beauty queen, was crowned Miss International Laos 2024 on...

Government, Private Sector Unites to Address Flood Damage, Strengthen Disaster Preparedness

Recent storms have wreaked havoc across Laos, impacting 125 districts and 1,337 villages and...

Laos Takes Lead in Promoting Clean Energy at ASEAN Energy Business Forum

The 24th ASEAN Energy Business Forum (AEBF-24) opened in Vientiane Capital, on 25 September...

Coffee Growers Hopeful of Better Price This Year

The Lao Coffee Association is hopeful that growers will get more for their coffee this year thanks to rising prices in the world market. Arabica...

Govt Vows to Standardise Wood Processing Plants

The government has instructed authorities in charge to inspect wood processing plants nationwide to ensure the plants' operations meet production and environmental quality standards. Inspection...

Laos, Vietnam Extend Cooperation in Information Sector

Laos' Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism and the Ministry of Information and Communications of Vietnam have signed agreements in relation to cooperation in...

Transport Operators Suffer Life in the Slow Lane

Hauliers continue to face difficulties over high transport fees because there is no specific warehouse they can use so they are forced to store...

Laos: The New Cold War Battleground You Don’t Know About

The “New Cold War” could be a potential description for the unfolding geopolitical lay of the planet as Russia reemerges as a world power,...

GE, EDL Sign Agreement to Develop Laos’ Hydroelectric Power Workforce

Electricite du Laos and General Electric have signed a memorandum of understanding to launch joint research and training programs designed to support the development...