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Vat Phou Featured on National Geographic as Hidden Gem in Southeast Asia

Vat Phou, an ancient temple in Laos’ Champasack Province, has been featured in a National Geographic Travel article as a hidden gem for travelers seeking serenity, history, and beauty without the crowds.  This UNESCO-listed site was praised for its “striking resemblance to Cambodia’s Angkor Wat” but with a quieter, more...

Xayabouly Province Home for 220 Registered Domestic Elephants

Xayabouly Province is currently home to 220 registered domestic elephants. Of these, 143 are...

Drunken Card Game Turns Deadly in Houaphanh, Suspect Reenacts Scene

A card game in Houaphanh Province ended in tragedy on 27 March when a...

Laos Orders Suspension of Potash Mining Projects in Vientiane Capital

The Lao government has ordered the immediate suspension of potash exploration and mining projects...

Lao Prime Minister Receives Japan’s Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun

The Japanese Emperor awarded Lao Prime Minister (PM) Sonexay Siphandone the Grand Cordon of...

Vientiane Capital Expects 11 Percent Economic Growth

Authorities of Vientiane Capital are hoping to see economic growth of 11 percent this year, with an expected GDP increase of 41.6 trillion kip. The...

Customers Challenge Incorrect Telephone and Internet Bills

Customers of various Lao telephone networks are upset by incorrect phone bills, and have made complaints to the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications. The complaints...

Lao Travellers Listed as Most Frequent Visitors to Thailand

More and more Lao people are travelling overseas, particularly to Thailand and other ASEAN countries, thanks to Laos' continuing economic growth which has generated...

Vegetable Prices Increased over New Year

Vegetable prices rose over the new year holiday period, while the market price of meat remained steady. Each new year, the prices of vegetables including...

Kasy Town to Be Relocated due to Railway Construction

The urban centre of Kasy district in Vientiane province will be relocated to an area near the Kasy road to allow for construction of...

New Mobile Banking App for Joint Development Bank

Joint Development Bank (JDB) has announced plans to offer a mobile banking app this year. The mobile banking app will provide customers with a...