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Lao Authorities Confirm International Economic Growth Forecasts in Newly Released Outlook

Lao officials have formally confirmed earlier international projections for the country's economic performance, forecasting GDP growth of around 4.0 percent by year-end.  The figures, published in the third-quarter “Lao PDR Economic Outlook Report,” reflect estimates from the Laos Statistics Information System (LSIS) and broadly align with outlooks previously issued by...

Tourism Boom: Thai Celebrities Highlight Laos’ Top Destinations in 2025

Lao tourism has become increasingly popular among Thai celebrities, who are drawn to attractions...

Laos’ First Consultancy Leads ASEAN Diplomacy Program Engages 19 Nations

A youth-led Lao consultancy has made history as the first Lao team to lead...

Cambodia’s ‘Prince Group’ Accused of Global Cybercrime with Links to Laos

Laotian Times/AFP - On 14 October, US authorities unsealed an indictment against Chen Zhi,...

Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia Strengthen Defense Ties Amid Trilateral Military Exercise

On 14 October, Vietnam’s Minister of National Defence, General Phan Van Giang, held high-level...

Lao Airlines to Reboot Inflight Magazine, Open for Advertising

The Lao Airlines inflight magazine, Champa Meuanglao, is to undergo a drastic change as part of a reboot that will showcase a modern and...

Officials to Crack Down on Illegal Workers in Laos

As part of government efforts to strictly monitor foreign nationals working in the country, the labour and security sectors are set up to register...

Lao Airlines aims for Direct Route to Tokyo for Passengers

Lao Airlines has announced plans to provide its passengers with a direct flight between Vientiane and Tokyo, Japan. Though not much has been detailed in...

Laos and Vietnam to build Vientiane-Hanoi Highway

The Lao Ministry of Public Works and Transport, in collaboration with The Vietnamese Ministry of Transport, have agreed to implement the next step towards...

Thai Soap Star’s Husband Guilty of Laundering Xaysana Money

The husband of Thai celebrity, Napapa “Patt” Tantrakul,  was formally charged Monday with money laundering for his connection to transnational Laotian drug lord, Xaysana...

Largest Forest in Xayaboury to be Opened as Tourist Attraction

Hoping to draw more people to experience its natural beauty and establish its profile as a tourist destination, Xayaboury Province is opening up its...