The iconic That Dam, or Black Stupa, one of Vientiane’s most culturally significant landmarks, is set to undergo a major restoration as part of a new preservation initiative led by the Lao government.
Authorities from Chanthabouly district convened on 14 May to assess the feasibility of restoring the ancient stupa,...
Laos continues to import agricultural produce because local production is not enough to meet domestic consumption, according to Lao authorities.
The local production has increased,...
Chinese buyers are paying less for Lao agricultural products amid sluggish trading activities in the wake of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Border trading in...
A surge in production has seen Laos increase the export value of bananas by 76 percent.
The export value of bananas to neighboring countries, mainly...