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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...

Wattay International Airport to Open New Buffet Restaurant Offering Lao Cuisine

The Wattay International Airport in Vientiane Capital will soon see the opening of a new all-you-can-eat restaurant and a host of shops selling Lao...

Survey Finds Only 20 Percent Of Vientiane Capital Residents Satisfied With Public Hospitals

A survey of 150 people who used the services of three central hospitals in Vientiane Capital in April 2023 found that only 20 percent,...

Inflation Rate Drops Slightly in August, But Worries Still Cloud Lao Economy

The country recorded an inflation rate of 25.88 percent in August, a slight decrease from July's rate of 27.80 percent, as per information from...

Ministry of Home Affairs Unveils New Uniforms for Village Chiefs and Deputy Chiefs

In a recent government notice, the Ministry of Home Affairs has introduced new uniforms for village chiefs and deputy village Chiefs, catering to both...

Laos Labor Shortage Plagues Local Industries, Hurts Foreign Investment Drive

Lao workers are leaving the country in large volumes, searching for employment opportunities abroad amid the skyrocketing cost of living. But in a delicate...

Vientiane Traffic Police to Deploy 423 Officers to Manage Traffic During Start of New School Year

The Vientiane Capital Traffic Police Department plans to station 423 traffic police on roads in front of educational institutions in Vientiane Capital at the...