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The Photographer Who Speaks for Laos’ Forests

In the forests of Laos, observation comes before words for Souksamlan “Toun” Laladeth. That idea inspired the title of his debut visual anthology, Where the Forests Have No Words, officially launched on 5 October in Vientiane*.* "People call me a conservation and nature photographer. But really, I'm just a simple person,...

Laos Sets 60 Million-Liter Fuel Reserve Floor, Diversifies Imports, Lao PM Saleumxay Says

Laos will keep domestic fuel reserves at around 60 million liters or more and...

Authorities in Laos detained nearly 10,651 suspects of 31 nationalities in the first nine...

Deported to Laos, US Returnees Find Their Way in an Unfamiliar Home

The men behind a barbecue grill in Vientiane speak English more easily than Lao. Some...

Laos Proposes Overhaul of Narcotics Classifications to Target Unlisted Drugs

Laos is proposing to expand its official list of prohibited narcotics and controlled chemicals...

Visit Laos Year 2024 Campaign All Set to Launch in November

The Visit Laos Year 2024 tourism promotion campaign will officially launch on 23 November, with an opening ceremony planned at That Luang Esplanade. The announcement...

China General Nuclear Signs Agreement for Renewable Energy Project in Laos

The Chinese state-owned energy corporation inked a deal with the Lao Government last week to build a renewable energy base in Laos. According to Reuters,...

Laos Records a Trade Deficit of USD 88 Million in August

Laos' imports and exports totaled over USD 980 million in August, with exports valued approximately at USD 446 million and imports at USD 534...

BOL Chief Calls For More Cooperation in Launching Cross-Border Payment Systems

Dr. Bounluea Sinxayvoraving, Governor of the Bank of Laos, spoke at the 15th ASEAN-China Financial Cooperation and Development Summit Forum in Nanning, China, calling...

Luang Prabang Families Displaced by Laos-China Railway Project Get Relocated to New Village

The Laos-China Railway Company has relocated the residents of Buam-Or village, Xiengngeun district, Luang Prabang province, to a new village with access to recently-built...

Singapore’s Changi Airport to Introduce Passport-Free Departures

Singapore's Changi International Airport, often hailed as the world’s best airport, is further improving its facilities by implementing automated immigration clearance starting next year. According...