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Tourist Arrivals in Laos Increased by 15 Percent in First Eight Months of 2025

Laos welcomed over 3,061,928 international tourists in the first eight months of 2025, a 15 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024, according to the Tourism Development Department.  ASEAN visitors remain the largest group, with Thailand leading at 977,675 arrivals, followed by Vietnam with 790,403, China with 750,650,...

Cambodian PM Accuses Thai Forces of Evicting Civilians on Border

AFP - Cambodia's leader Hun Manet has accused Thailand of preventing more than 20...

Thakhek Authorities Enforce New Measures to Improve Town Cleanliness, Order

Starting 15 September, Khammouane Province began enforcing stricter rules in Thakhek town to improve...

Laos, Thailand Strengthen Trade Ties, Aim for USD 11 Billion Revenue by 2027

Laos and Thailand are set to strengthen the trading, following an agreement in February...

Wind Power Project in Savannakhet Nears Completion, on Track for Commercial Operation by End of 2025

The Savan 1 Wind Power Project in Savannakhet reached 85 percent completion and is...

President Thongloun Says Laos Will Not Take Sides in Today’s Conflicts

President of Laos, Thongloun Sisoulith, said economic sanctions and embargoes "would not make the world a better place," in response to Western nations and...

South African National Found Dead in Vientiane Capital

A South African man was found dead in a laborer dormitory in Vientiane Capital yesterday evening. The 20-year-old man was found at the dormitory near...

Thai Man Smuggles Durian Trees to Laos 

A man was apprehended in Thailand attempting to smuggle durian trees valued THB 1 million into Laos. Head of the Chongmek Customs House at the...

Bank of Laos Vows to Resolve Foreign Exchange Problems

The Bank of the Lao PDR held a press conference today to announce solutions it has proposed for the ongoing foreign currency problem faced...

Rare Eld’s Deer Sees Populations Increase in Laos 

Populations of Eld's deer have increased in national protected area in Savannakhet Province over the last six years, according to a new report. An official...

Public Left to Speculate as Fuel Shortages Continue in Laos

Despite continued fuel shortages that have been described as a crisis for Laos, little guidance has been provided to the public as gaps in...