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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...

Business Agrees with VAT Collection at Border Checkpoints

The business sector said yesterday it strongly supports the collection of Value Added Tax (VAT) at border checkpoints in Laos but urged customs officials...

Wrestling Federation Focusing on Younger Generation

Lao Wrestling Federation is redoubling efforts to train young athletes in different categories for future international competitions despite the unsuccessful medal hunt at the...

National Investment in Adolescent Girls Essential

Laos needs to invest in adolescent girls to reduce their early marriage and early pregnancy rates, officials highlighted at a press conference yesterday. Laos still...

Statistics Bureau Highlights Achievements

Lao Statistics Bureau under the Ministry of Planning and Investment held a press conference on Monday to highlight its important work, results and development...

China-Asia Trade, Cultural Exchange Promoted through Rally

After the arrival of over 100 racers in 45 hardcore off-road vehicles for the Belt and Road International Auto Rally of Yunnan province, China,...

Lao Needs Specific Law on Product Sciences

Laos is still in need of creating a specific law aiming at the administration and promotion of Lao scientists as well as the commercialisation...