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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...

Laos, China Want Better Synergy In Development

Laos and China are aiming to achieve better synergy in development with the relevant sectors from both countries to work together to merge Laos'...

PRF Provides 189M To Construct Gravity-fed Water System

The Poverty Reduction Fund (PRF) provided 189 million kip to fund the construction of a gravity-fed water system in Taloung village, Nong district of...

Luang Prabang Improving Tourist Sites

Luang Prabang, a tourist destination town, has earmarked US$10 million for the improvement of 20 priority tourist sites, which is now taking place in...

Light Rain Forecasted Until August 7

Light rain is forecasted in most provinces across the country from today until August 7, Socio-Economic Newspaper reported yesterday, referring to the Meteorology and...

Handicraft Association Looking To Expand Line of Pottery Products

The Lao Handicraft Association is planning to support new Lao pottery products being made in Vientiane this year which it hopes will attract both...

Lao Front Prepares 66th Anniversary Celebrations 

The Lao Front for National Construction (LFNC) has revealed plans to celebrate its upcoming 66th anniversary on August 13. A news conference on Wednesday morning...