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Lao Restaurant Debuts on Asia’s 50 Best Extended List for First Time in History

On 12 March, Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants announced the extended 51-100 list ahead of the live awards ceremony. Lao makes its mark with Doi Ka Noi ranked 86 on the extended list, making it the first Lao restaurant to be featured in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants. Helmed by chef Ponpailin...

Lao Woman Shot Dead in Thailand Over Love Quarrel

A 42-year-old Lao woman was shot and killed at a karaoke bar in Thailand’s...

Digital Growth in Laos with Internet Faster by 17.8 percent in Early 2025

The internet and social media landscape in Laos experienced significant growth in 2025, driven...

Most Asian Stocks Drop as Trump Trade Policy Sows Uncertainty

Hong Kong, China AFP-Asian equities mostly fell 5 March as investors fret over Donald Trump's...

Thailand Waives Re-Entry Fees for Lao, Cambodian, Myanmar Workers During Songkran

On 12 March, The Thai government announced a temporary exemption from re-entry fees for...

BMW Asia, Auto Lao Support Asean Summits

The government has accepted an offer of support vehicles from BMW Asia and Auto Lao to service the 28th and 29th ASEAN Summits and...

Synthetic Drug Market in East and Southeast Asia Continues to Expand

The synthetic drug market in East and Southeast Asia is continuing to expand, accounting for a large and growing proportion of global methamphetamine production,...

VAT to Be Levied at Border Crossings, Effective Immediately

All people who enter Laos bringing with them goods items valued at over US$50 will have to pay 10 percent of the goods value...

Turning Cultural Differences into Shared Assets, Asean Can Prosper

Prime Minister ThonglounSisoulith has encouraged the 10 ASEAN member countries to turn diversity into the spirit of one ASEAN Community and cultural differences into...

Kualao Prepared to Host Delegates for ASEAN Summit

Nestled on the corner of the capital city’s landmark That Dam Intersection, Kualao Restaurant is ready to serve the over 5,000 guests and delegates...

Laotian, Hmong Americans Cautiously Optimistic Ahead of Obama’s Laos Visit

Some Laotian Americans and Hmong Americans are cautiously optimistic about President Barack Obama's visit to Laos next week. Obama will be the first U.S....