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Lao National Television Wins Silk Road Global News Award for ‘Beautiful Laos’

Lao National Television, in collaboration with Yunnan Provincial Television, has received the Silk Road Global News Award (SRGNA) for its documentary Beautiful Laos. The award was presented at the 2nd Silk Road Global News Award ceremony held in Kunming, China, on 16 September. This year’s awards attracted nearly 5,000 submissions...

Thai Authorities Arrest Lao National, Seize Over 2,200 Rounds of Guns

On 15 September, they arrested three Lao nationals in Khon Kaen for working illegally...

Two Former EDL Officials Detained Over Transmission Line Corruption

The Lao government uncovered a new corruption case in a transmission line project, detaining...

Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng Ranked in Asia’s Top 8 by Times of India

Luang Prabang and Vangvieng are among Asia’s top eight destinations for solo backpackers in...

Smoke-Dried Bodies Could Be World’s ‘Oldest Mummies’, Recent Study Found

AFP - Some ancient societies in China and Southeast Asia appear to have smoke-dried...

Laos Among Highest for US Tourist Visa Overstays, But Lowest for Student Compliance

Laos is among the top countries with the highest overstay rates for The United States tourist and business visas, according to the latest data...

Tropical Storm Wutip Unleashes Early Floods Across Central, Southern Laos

Tropical Storm Wutip is battering central and southern Laos, bringing heavy rains and strong winds that have triggered widespread and dangerous flooding. Originating in...

Cambodia Cuts Thai Internet, Bans Entertainment, Affirms Power Independence

Cambodia has begun rerouting its internet traffic through domestic infrastructure after Prime Minister Hun Manet announced plans to reduce reliance on Thai bandwidth, ban...

Oil surges, stocks fall on Middle East fears as Israel strikes Iran

AFP – Oil prices soared and stocks sank Friday after Israel launched "preemptive" strikes on Iran's nuclear and military sites and warned of more...

EssilorLuxottica Expands in Laos with New High-Capacity Lens Facility

EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, production, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, optical equipment, and eyewear, including both prescription and sunwear, has strengthened...

WRAP: Air India Plane Crashes After Takeoff from Ahmedabad, One Survivor, Over 204 Dead

Air India Flight AI171, bound for London Gatwick, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad on the afternoon of 12 June, killing 241 of the...