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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...

Laos, Thailand To Build Another Friendship Bridge

Laos and Thailand are considering the construction of one more friendship bridge to connect the two countries in a move that would link Vientiane...

Toong: a Hub for Progressive Entrepreneurs in Vientiane

For daring businesses and audacious go-getters based in Vientiane, it is always a headache to look for a flexible and innovative workspace, given the...

Construction of New, Mega Cultural Park in Vientiane Commences

Construction of Lanxang Cultural Park kicked off on August 9 with a ground-breaking ceremony for the project. It is expected to take about nine years...

Could Edible Insects be The Next Big Industry for Laos?

Edible insects first sparked international attention in 2013 when the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) published a report referring to them as one way...

Japanese Electronic Vehicle Cable Manufacturer Bando Opens Factory in Laos

Japanese cable manufacturer Bando Densen has opened a factory in Laos, joining a group of competitors that are stepping up their presence in Southeast...

Illegal Currency Exchange Services Causing Price Hikes

A senior Lao government official has warned that unregistered currency exchange services that violate currency regulations must be punished. A number of foreign currency exchange...