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Don Khong Named Southeast Asia’s Top Island for Cycling by National Geographic

The UK-based National Geographic Traveler has named Don Khong in Champasack, Laos, one of Southeast Asia’s top islands, highlighting it for cycling. On 25 October, the magazine listed destinations for their unique appeal: Koh Chang, Thailand, for beaches; Penang, Malaysia, for food; Cat Ba, Vietnam, for adventure; and Don Khong,...

Laos Denounces Online Rumors Claiming Prime Minister Sonexay Has Resigned as Fake News

Laos firmly rejected widespread social media rumors claiming Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone had resigned,...

Laos Central Bank Faces LAK 66.86 Billion Embezzlement Loss

The Bank of the Lao PDR (BOL) is intensifying efforts to tackle corruption and...

Thai Court Orders Ex-PM Thaksin to Pay USD 500 Million Tax Bill: Reports

AFP - Thailand's Supreme Court ordered jailed former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra on 17 November...

Japanese Princess Lands in Laos on First Trip Overseas

AFP - Japan's Princess Aiko arrived in Laos on 17 November for her first...

Inequality, Disasters Risks to Development as Progress Pushed in Laos: UNDP

Inequality, disaster risk key factors to overcome in Laos' aspiration to shed Least Developed Country status by the revised target of 2024, says UNDP. "Graduation...

Princess Runs Half Marathon For Kids Hospital in Laos’ Luang Prabang

Once a capital and always a storied cultural centre in Laos, the town of Luang Prabang has long welcomed princesses, but never before in...

Waters Refreshed, Wishes Released: Retreating Rain As Laos Lights Up

Rain has made way for blue skies as annual festivities and devotions inside and outside the nation's temples and on water for the finale of...

Employment, Social Impact Has Samsung, Sustainable Straws Opening Doors for the Disabled in Laos

Samsung Love & Care Project a Success An innovative sustainable drinking straw project has teamed up with Xonpao Lao Disabled People Working Group and Lao Samsung...

Underweight Kids On Road To Recovery with Nutrition, Ante-Natal Efforts

Nutrition is still an issue in developing countries including Laos. Causing delayed growth and resulting in long-term impairments if not addressed, is both a result...

Tourism Access, Urban Services Improvements Attract $US125.5 Million Boost via ADB in Laos

Better roads to ease access to tourist hotspots, improved urban water supplies and sewage treatment are among the sweeteners revealed in the announcement of funds totalling $125.5 million for...