Larb is one step closer to becoming part of UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
UNESCO published a draft decision on its website today, recommending that the dish be inscribed under the name “Larb: a culinary symbol of Lao cultural identity.”
The official announcement is expected during...
A senior Lao diplomat has expressed grave concern over North Korea's recent test of an intercontinental ballistic missile, and joined concerned nations in calling on Pyongyang...
In an attempt to promote tourism in their respective countries, Laos and Russia have enacted a VISA exemption for their ordinary passport holding (as opposed to service and diplomatic...
China Southern Airlines has officially launched its Vientiane - Guangzhou flight, which is hoped will bring greater numbers of tourists to both cities.
The flight...
Thai authorities at the Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge border crossing are cracking down on borrowed vehicles.
According to a sign recently erected at the bridge, from...
Dec 3 - A severe fire has broken out at the World Trade Center site near Kouvieng, Vientiane Capital. Firefighters are on the scene, based on eyewitness accounts,...
