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Laos Welcomes Over 4 Million Tourists in 2024

In 2024, Laos welcomed more than 4 million tourists, with an increase of almost one million visitors compared to 2023. According to data provided to the Laotian Times by the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism, in 2024 a total of 4,120,832 tourists visited Laos The top 10 countries contributing to...

APT. Song Hits Billiboard Hot 100, Wins Lao Fans

Popular Korean singer Rosé has reached another milestone with her song APT. secured the...

Xayaboury Confirms Elephant Festival on 18-24 February

Xayaboury authorities have confirmed the 2025 Elephant Festival on 18 to 24 February, celebrating...

Confiscate 2,483 Boxes of Illegal, Uncertified Steen Beer

On 27 January, trade officials confiscated 2,483 boxes of Vietnamese Steen beer that had...

Laos, UNFPA Discuss Milestones in Country Program Meeting

On 28 January, the Lao government and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) held...

Laos Assesses Over LAK 6 Trillion in Damages from 2024 Natural Disasters

On 21 January, the National Disaster Management Committee estimated that the cost of damages caused by monsoon flooding and landslides in 2024 exceeded LAK...

Laos Wins 29 ASEAN Tourism Standards Awards

On 20 January, Laos received 29 ASEAN Tourism Standards Awards during the ASEAN Tourism Forum held in Johor, Malaysia. These accolades celebrate the country's...

Xayaboury Readies to Host Masked Ghosts Festival

Xayaboury Province is set to host the traditional Phi Ta Khon Festival– or Masked Ghost Festival, from 5 to 12 February at Sibounhueng Temple...

Laos Sends Condolences to US as Los Angeles Wildfires Rage

Laotian Times and Huw GRIFFITH/AFP- On 17 January, Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone sent a letter of condolences to the Former United States President...

Xekong Province Takes Action to Combat Growing School Dropout Rates

Xekong Province is stepping up efforts to address the rising school dropout rates, which continue to challenge local education systems, authorities said. Provincial officials are...

President Trump Delays TikTok Ban in United States

AFP - Less than 24 hours after the TikTok ban was enacted in the United States (US), newly inaugurated President Donald Trump ordered a...