27.1 C
Vientiane
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
spot_img

All News

Lao Runner ‘Lodkeo’ Dominates Pattaya Marathon

Lodkeo Inthakoumman secured another victory by finishing first in the half marathon at the Pattaya Marathon 2025, held from 19 to 20 July in Thailand. “I trained six days a week, balancing both work and practice. It was tough, but the prize made it all worth it,” she said, emphasizing...

United States to Charge USD 250 Visa Integrity Fee Starting October

The United States will begin charging a new USD 250 “Visa Integrity Fee” to...

Laos, Belarus Sign Visa Waiver Agreement to Boost Travel, Ties

Laos and Belarus have signed an intergovernmental agreement to waive visa requirements for holders...

Invisible Hands, Visible Waste: Laos Faces Plastic Overload Amid Falling Prices

By Green Vientiane:  Serge Doussantousse, Chanthakad Souksavath, Nicolas Charlassier –  The slowly fading bags and...

Mobile Phones Fuel Surge in Savings: What the Global Trend Means for Laos

More adults than ever in low- and middle-income countries now have bank or other...

Laos To Move Forward with LaoSafe Health and Hygiene Certification Program

LaoSafe, a health and hygiene program for the tourism and hospitality sector, has just received official approval from the Ministry of Health (MoH) and...

Laos Hits New Record Number of Covid-19 Cases and Deaths

Laos has recorded 1,306 new cases of Covid-19 and six new deaths across the country today. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported...

Local Company to Construct Smart City in Vientiane Capital

Lao-owned construction company Douangchaleun Development Construction Group is to construct a Smart City development project in the capital of Laos. The government of Laos has...

Laos Examines Expressway Route to Vietnam

The Government of Laos is discussing plans for a new expressway running from Vientiane through Xaysomboun, Xieng Khouang and Houaphan provinces to the Vietnamese...

Farmers Encouraged to Replace Tobacco Crops in Laos

Health officials in Laos have asked the government to encourage farmers to grow other crops as alternatives to growing tobacco. Deputy Minister of Health, Dr....

Germany Tightens Travel Restrictions for Visitors From Four Countries Including Laos

Travelers from Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic, and Laos will face tougher entry restrictions to Germany after the four nations were listed as high-risk countries. The...