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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...

Authorities Meet on Proposed Law of Treaties

Authorities from eight northern provinces met in Bokeo province recently to discuss a proposed draft law of treaties and international agreements . The draft law...

NA Members Agree their Performance Must Improve

National Assembly (NA) members agreed during debates last week that they needed to work harder to fulfil their mandate and improve the performance of...

Laos, Russia to Partner in Scientific Studies

Laos and Russia have agreed to share their work with the aim of furthering academic cooperation in scientific research. An agreement on the partnership was...

Media Law Approved, but Needs More Changes: Assembly

National Assembly (NA) members have called for media outlets, individuals and entities that operate within the industry to be more clearly defined by law...

Workforce Fails to Meet Needs of Job Market

Balancing the available workforce with the reality of the job market, which includes hiring workers for new jobs and reshuffling officials into new positions,...

NUOL Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Bold Aspirations

The National University of Laos (NUOL) plans to bolster education at all levels, from kindergarten to tertiary education, so that the university matches the...