Champasak authorities assumed full management and preservation of the Vat Phou UNESCO World Heritage site on 1 September.
This transition follows the expiration of private company Ying Sokxay’s 15-year tourism development concession, which concluded on 22 June.
Provincial authorities denied the company’s request for an extension, citing the 2021 National Heritage...
UNFPA Laos - The road often disappears during the rainy season in Nongmek village, Paksong district, Champasak.
The first four kilometres remain unpaved. Heavy rain...
Air pollution in Laos is worsening, with PM2.5 levels across southern provinces now reaching concentrations that pose risks to public health, according to data...
Officials in Oudomxay Province marked the 84th birth anniversary of Kim Jong Il on 9 February, highlighting longstanding ties between Laos and North Korea.
The...
Unexploded ordnance (UXO) remains one of the top problems facing Laos, claiming six lives in 2025, according to officials, as clearance operations continue across...
Luang Prabang authorities have approved limited Lunar New Year decorations from 15 to 22 February, imposing strict conditions to safeguard the city’s UNESCO World...
Vientiane welcomed more than 2.2 million visitors in 2025, exceeding its annual tourism target and generating over USD 621 million in revenue, Lao authorities...
