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ASEAN Defense Ministers Unite in Laos for Peace and Security Talks

The 18th ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) and the 11th ADMM-Plus successfully concluded in Vientiane, Laos, from 19 to 22 November. Held under the theme “Working Together for Peace, Security, and Strength of ASEAN.” The dialogue brought together defense ministers from ASEAN countries, Timor-Leste as an observer, and eight dialogue...

Lao Coffee: A Journey Through Flavor, Heritage

In Laos' Bolaven Plateau, Champasack Province, the air is often filled with the scent...

Laos Welcomes Over Five Million Tourists in 2024, Generating Over USD 1 Billion

Laos has recorded over five million tourists this year, exceeding expectations and generating more...

Lao National Assembly Opens 8th Ordinary Session to Address Key National Challenges

The 9th-tenure National Assembly (NA) opened its 8th Ordinary Session on 18 November in...

Lao Government Encourages Diaspora to Reconnect, Invest in Homeland

On 12 November, the Lao government hosted a meeting in Vientiane aimed at encouraging...

Workshop on Canada-Laos Trade Policy Talks Indo-Pacific Strategy

On October 12, Canadian Chargé d’Affaires Bob Paquin and Director General of the Department of Foreign Trade Policy, Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Saysana...

Laos Considers Raising VAT Rate to Boost Revenue

The Lao Ministry of Finance is considering raising the value-added tax (VAT) rate from 7 to 10 percent in an effort to boost government...

Local Authorities Host Seminar to Address Noise Pollution in Vientiane Capital

The Department of Information, Culture, and Tourism of Vientiane Capital, Laos, hosted a seminar on 26 October to discuss ways to solve noise pollution...

Luang Prabang Celebrates Laos-Vietnam Friendship with Culture-Tourism Week

On the evening of 25 October, Luang Prabang, Laos, came alive with the sounds of music and laughter. The city's historic That Luang area...

Luang Prabang Takes Stand Against Non-Compliant Signs to Improve City’s Appearance

In recent months, the Information, Culture, and Tourism Office in Luang Prabang has been actively taking steps to remove illegal advertising signs from the...

France-Laos Economic Forum Celebrates 70 Years of Diplomatic, Business Ties

VIENTIANE, LAOS — As the longstanding diplomatic bond between Laos and France nears its 70th milestone, the international business arena sets its sights on...