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Young Barista Crowned at First International Coffee, Tea Day in Luang Prabang, to Compete in South Korea

From 3 to 5 October, Luang Prabang hosted the International Coffee and Tea Day (ICTD) 2025, the first-ever joint celebration of International Coffee Day and International Tea Day in Laos.  The event also featured over 40 exhibition booths and the Lao Young Barista Championship, where Tavanh Sengdala won first place...

Laos Opens New Fuel Import Route via Vietnam to Boost Northern Energy Supply

On 4 October, the Lao Petroleum Authority (LPA) officially opened a new fuel import...

Historic First U.S.-Lao Business Roundtable Strengthens Trade and Investment Ties

On 29 September, Washington, D.C., hosted the first-ever U.S.-Lao Business Roundtable, bringing Prime Minister...

AirAsia Eyes Vietnam Expansion in Push to Cover All of Southeast Asia

Malaysian budget airline AirAsia is in talks to launch a new domestic airline in...

Australian Business Champion Visits Laos to Boost Agriculture, Mining Cooperation

Australia’s Business Champion for Laos, Charles Olsson, is visiting Laos from 30 September to...

Ministry of Labor Orders Employers to Pay Wages Despite Pandemic

The Lao Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare has instructed employers to ensure workers are fairly compensated despite an economic downturn due to the...

Nikon Cuts Workforce in Laos and Thailand

Nikon has published a revised financial forecast, releasing its 2020 fiscal year financial results, and announcing it has had to cut ten percent of...

Lao Government Approves Singaporean Clean Thermal Project

A Singaporean-Lao joint venture has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Lao government for the development of a clean thermal fired power plant...

Railway Tracks Laid Through Tunnel in First for Laos-China Railway

Railway tracks have been laid through a tunnel along the Laos-China Railway for the first time, marking a historic achievement for the project. According to...

Souphattra Residence: A Classy Addition to Vientiane’s Rental Market

Located in Sisattanak District in Vientiane, Souphattra Residence consists of 20 beautifully designed townhouses, showcasing the rich classical style and luxury for which the...

Chifeng Jilong to Restart Gold Production at Sepon Mine in Laos

China's Chifeng Jilong Gold Mining Co has said it will begin processing gold ore from its mine in Sepon, Laos, after a six-year hiatus. According...