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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...

Tourist Arrivals to Luang Prabang Increase by 16% Annually

The number of local and overseas tourist arrivals to Luang Prabang Province is estimated to increase by 16 percent per year. “The increases in tourist...

Govt still Capping Tuition Fees

The Government has not allowed tuition fees for public or private schools to be increased for the academic year of 2016-2017. The Ministry of Education...

3,500 Rattan Baskets to be Exported to European Markets

Three-thousand and five-hundred rattan baskets are currently being inspected and made ready for shipping to European markets by the end of this month. “This morning...

CSG Seeking to Expand Lao Power Grid

China Southern Power Grid (CSG) is seeking cooperation with the Lao government to develop power grid infrastructure, aiming to expand the electricity network across...

Fresh Approach, Lasting Benefits for Business in Laos as Senior Volunteer from Japan Bids Vientiane a Fond Farewell

An ever-growing passion for order and cleanliness is paying dividends as enterprises in Laos note the benefits from adopting and adapting approaches long seen...

University Awards Top Honours to Outstanding Graduates

The National University of Laos (NUOL) has awarded certificates of honour to 34 students out of the total 5,969 who graduated this academic year,...