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Luang Namtha Plans Restoration of Tad Nam Dee Waterfall After Storm Damage

Authorities in Luang Namtha Province are reviewing plans to restore the Tad Nam Dee Waterfall, a popular natural tourist site, following significant damage caused by last year’s floods from Typhoon Yagi. The popular eco-tourism site, located just 6 kilometers from Luang Namtha town in Ban Nam Dee village, had attracted...

Vientiane South Station Drives Southeast Asia’s Fruit Logistics

Laos’ Vientiane South Station has become a crucial regional fruit distribution center, now handling...

Goods Prices Stay High in Laos Despite Slight Dip in Inflation to 11.1% in April

Laos’ inflation rate edged down slightly to 11.1 percent in April, a modest decline...

Xieng Khouang Airport to Reopen in June, Defense Ministry Says

Xieng Khouang Airport, also known as Thong Hai Hin Airport, is expected to reopen...

From Seed to Community: How Lao Tobacco Limited Partners with Lao Farmers

Across the provinces of northern and central Laos, Lao Tobacco Limited (LTL) is working...

Laos, Thailand and China to Construct New Railway Bridge for Freight

Thailand has been transporting more cargo to China by rail since the opening of the Laos-China railway. The shorter time required to carry products...

Laos Rethinks Savannakhet to Lao Bao Railway Project

The Lao government has consented to a feasibility study for the construction of a 220 km railway route from Savannakhet province to Lao Bao,...

Laos National Identity Card System Down Due to Database Error

A system error has brought down the national identity card database in Laos, leaving residents unable to receive ID cards. The Department of Census Management...

Vientiane Capital to See No Poor Districts This Year, Says Official

The capital is expected to be officially recognized as a poverty-free city by the end of this year. Mr. Anouphab Tounalom, Secretary of the Party...

Laos-China Railway Revises its Parking Fees at Vientiane Station

After a public uproar regarding the charges levied on vehicles when picking or dropping off passengers, Boten Frontier Services Limited has decided to waive...

Laos to Invest Over USD 2 Billion in Wind Power Project

The Lao government and relevant energy companies are expected to shell out over USD 2 billion for the construction of a wind power project...