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Khammouane Signs USD 1.2 Million Deal to Develop Khounnamphone Nature Tourism Site

Khammouane has signed a concession agreement worth more than USD 1.2 million to develop a stretch of land in Ban Pha Laem, Thakhek District, into a new nature tourism destination called Khounnamphone. The provincial committee signed the agreement with KK Tourism Development Sole Co., Ltd. on 23 September. The company...

Vientiane Shuts Down KM38 Dharma Practice Center After Leader Defies Order Over Reborn Buddha Claim

On 24 September, Vientiane authorities shut down the KM38 Dharma Practice Center in Sangsai...

African Swine Fever Disrupts Pork Supplies, Beef Prices Rise in Vientiane

The pork shortage is putting pressure on Vientiane’s meat markets as African swine fever...

Corruption Crackdown in Laos’s Attapeu Province Uncovers Millions in Financial Irregularities

Attapeu authorities have detailed five years of corruption investigations and financial irregularities, including a...

Xaysomboun Identifies Four Companies Over Unauthorized Gold Mining

Authorities in Xaysomboun Province have identified four companies allegedly involved in unauthorized alluvial gold...

2016 Culture China Overseas Focuses on Guangxi

More than 40 representatives of oversea media from 18 countries visited Guangxi last week to learn more about this southern region of China and...

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...