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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...

US Pushes for Closer Ties with Laos

The United States is keen to strengthen its ties with Laos in areas ranging from politics to economics and socio-cultural affairs, based on mutual...

Three Road Resurfacing Projects Over 30 Percent Complete

Work to resurface three main roads in the capital is now more than 30 percent complete despite the difficulties caused by weeks of rain. Project...

Asean, India to Organise 25th Anniversary Activities

Following the ASEAN Summits and Related Summits in Vientiane last week, the bloc's leaders agreed to carry out various activities to commemorate the 25th...

Korean Foundation Provides Healthcare Grant

The government of the Republic of Korea has agreed to provide grant assistance to the Lao government for improvements in the health sector. Support will...

Agricultural Products Exported to EU Must Meet Health Standards

Farms, market gardens, packaging units and companies that export plants and other agricultural products to the EU are required to register with the relevant...

Only Certain Plantation Tree Species May Be Exported: Govt Spokesman

Only certain species of trees grown in managed plantations may be exported, not all species, the government spokesman said last week. Eucalyptus and kathinnalong trees...