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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...

President Bounnhang Vorachit Interviews Chinese journalists

On Sep 1 at the Presidential Palace  in Vientiane Capital, President Bounnhang Vorachit gave an interview to members of the Chinese media comprised of...

Chinese Prime Minister to Visit LAOS

Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang will pay an official visit to Laos to attend the 28th and 29th ASEAN Summits and related meetings in...

More Golfers Attracted to Challenge Vientiane Courses

Golf is quickly gaining popularity across Laos amongst young and old alike with a good variety of courses and driving ranges in the capital...

LFF Determined to Build Upon Recent Success

The Lao Football Federation (LFF) is using recent successes as the basis for future plans at local, regional and international levels, it was revealed...

Last year’s Lao Young Designer Shares Experience

Lao Fashion Week 2016 is ready to welcome back Mr. Siamphan Chanthavichit, winner of the Lao Young Designer Competition 2015. Known to friends and clients...

Singer Sonan Swaps Pop for Folk Rock Approach in Return

Pop rocker Sonan is back and singing better than ever after an unwanted brush with a road accident in June saw him refocusing on...