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Laos Opens Chinese Market to Longan, Durian Exports

On 13 November, Laos and China strengthened their agricultural partnership, opening new export opportunities following high-level talks in Chongqing, held alongside the 9th ASEAN–China Ministerial SPS Cooperation Meeting. A key outcome of the discussions was the signing of a new sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) protocol between Deputy Minister of Agriculture...

Vietnam Beauty Queen Jailed for Fiber Gummy Fraud

AFP - A court in Vietnam sentenced a former beauty queen to two years...

Luang Prabang Opens New Training Hub to Boost Hospitality Skills

On 12 October,  Laos launched the Luang Prabang Hospitality Training Center, a facility dedicated...

Lao Filmmakers Fund 2025 Awards Support for Shorts and Features

The Lao Filmmakers Fund 2025 announced on 19 November that it will support three...

Four Bridges Along Route 20 in Salavan Almost Half Way to Completion

The construction of four bridges along Route 20 in Salavan Province has reached 49...

Dengue Fever Education Sessions Boost Awareness in Two Xaysomboun Villages

Local communities in Nam Mo and Nam Gnone, Xaysomboun Province, should now be better prepared to fight Dengue Fever thanks to recent education sessions...

Lao Communities in United States Observes Two Lao Festivals in June

In June, the Lao community in the United States celebrated two major Lao-related events: Sabaidee Fest from 14 to 16 June and the Lao...

From Repair to Recycling: How Laos, Singapore Combat E-Waste

Electronic waste, or e-waste, is a rapidly escalating environmental concern in Southeast Asia (SEA). As the region undergoes prolonged development and modernization, the demand...

OPINION: What to Expect from New Thai Movie, “How To Make Millions Before Grandma Dies”

If you plan to watch "How To Make Millions Before Grandma Dies," be prepared for an emotional ride. In a cinematic world dominated by action,...

Oudomxay Court Sentences Officials to Life and Eight Years for Major Embezzlement

On 13 June, the Oudomxay Criminal Court handed jail sentences to two former civil servants for their involvement in a corruption case worth LAK...

Bank of Laos Raises Interest Rate to 10% Amid Economic Challenges

The Bank of the Lao PDR (BOL) has announced an increase in its interest rate for short-term loans from 8.5 percent to 10 percent...