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Lao Coffee: A Journey Through Flavor, Heritage

In Laos' Bolaven Plateau, Champasack Province, the air is often filled with the scent of freshly roasted coffee beans.  There, each cup of coffee reflects generations of tradition and craftsmanship. Renowned for its high-quality Arabica beans, Lao coffee is earning global recognition for its unique flavor and cultural significance. The southern...

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...

ASEAN Policy Forum Paves Way for Transformative Education Reforms

Laos hosted the ASEAN Policy Forum on Higher Education 2024 in Vientiane Capital from...

OP-ED: A New Chapter for Laos – Harnessing Global Expertise for Local School Meals

By Phout Simmalavong, Minister of Education and Sports, Laos and Marc-Andre Prost, World Food...

Growth of Geographical Indications in South East Asia

Geographical Indications (GIs) serve as powerful tools to protect local products from domestic as well as international competitors, by guaranteeing their quality and origin....

That Luang Marsh Developer to Build Theme Park

A Chinese developer plans to invest US$80 million to construct a water theme park next year at the That Luang Marsh Specific Economic Zone...

Govt Talks Tough in a Bid to Save Money

Limiting expenses on overseas travel, entertaining foreign guests, and civil servant numbers will be among government measures to save state resources and relieve financial...

Banks in Laos See Asset Growth Value

The value of assets in the banking sector in Laos could possibly still continue to grow this year, as foreign banks move to open...

Lao Enterprises Seek Greater Access to Chinese Market

Lao associations of furniture, rice mill and coffee have shared experiences on promoting exports of Lao commodities to China, Lao state-run news agency KPL...

Official: Vietnam to Continue Import of Electricity From China and Laos

Vietnam will continue to import 2 percent of its electricity demand from China and Laos in the coming years, according to an official of...