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Lao Durian Sector to Focus on Export Growth to China

On 24 October, government officials, agricultural experts, and representatives from the private sector gathered to discuss enhancing the Lao durian sector for export to China, where demand for this tropical fruit is rapidly increasing. The talks aimed to improve both the production and quality of Lao durians, making them...

European Union Green Diplomacy Weeks 2024 Launches with Run, Eco Events in ASEAN

The European Union (EU) launched the EU-ASEAN Green Diplomacy Weeks 2024 on 27 October...

Laos, France Annual Review of Bilateral Cooperation

On 23 October, Laos and France held a bilateral cooperation portfolio meeting chaired by...

Japan Supports School Improvements in Bokeo to Reduce Dropout Rates

The Government of Japan has awarded a grant of USD 107,000 to improve schools...

Australian Government Provides Educational Relief Following Typhoon Yagi’s Devastation in Luang Namtha

On 24 October, the Australian Government provided essential learning materials to primary schools in...

Laos Tourism Numbers Decline in 2017

The number of tourists visiting Laos totaled only 3.86 million last year, some 8.73 percent less than in 2016, according to statistics revealed by...

Wattay International Airport Expansion to be Completed In June

Vientiane Capital's beloved Wattay International Airport is currently undergoing an expansion project and is scheduled to be fully complete by the month of June. The airport will be in full operational...

Fire at Vientiane Capital KM32 Landfill Site

A fire broke out at the Vientiane Capital's KM 32 landfill site last Sunday, spreading rapidly and releasing toxic fumes into the atmosphere. A call...

Lao Cement Becomes 7th Company to be Listed on Lao Stock Market

Lao Cement Public Company became the seventh company to be listed on the Lao Securities Exchange, under the financial advisement of Lao-China Securities Company, and with the former's shares being...

Stairway to Heaven: A Stay at the Kiridara Luang Prabang

There’s an overwhelming number of things to do in Luang Prabang - temples to visit, cooking classes to take, museums to explore, and waterfalls...

PLAOSME.com: Laos’ New E-Commerce Platform

On the 2nd of March, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOIC) together with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) organized an event in Paksé,...