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OP-ED: China, Hong Kong’s Strategic Investments in Laos Usher in a New Era of Economic Collaboration

Op-Ed by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)  In the post-COVID era, Chinese investment in Laos has surged dramatically, positioning China to overtake Thailand as Laos’ top trading partner. According to the Lao Ministry of Planning and Investment, Chinese companies invested in 17 projects worth USD 986 million in...

Yoyo Laos Sauce Spices Up the World Stage with New Laos Production Hub

Yoyo Laos Sauce is making a significant leap onto the global stage. Originally produced...

Xiengkhouang Court Sentences Man to Prison for Domestic Violence

The Xiengkhouang Provincial Court has sentenced a 20-year-old man from Ngoen village, Paek District,...

Laos Advances Disability Rights with New Driving License Agreement

Laos is continuing to strengthen its commitment to improving the lives of its disabled...

OP-ED: The World Needs More Humanitarians

By Pio Smith, Regional Director for the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Asia...

Three Lao Startups Accepted for the Mekong Innovative Startup Tourism (MIST) Startup Accelerator Program

The Mekong Business Initiative (MBI) and the Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office (MTCO) have announced that three innovative tourism startups from the Lao PDR got...

Dengue Fever Cases Surge From Previous Year

With the goal to prevent and control the outbreak of dengue fever, a warning to the public has been issued by the Health Authority...

Team BUG5 becomes the first Laotian team to compete at Imagine Cup Regional Finals

Team BUG5, a group of three young innovators from Laos has earned the nomination to represent Laos in the South East Asia Regional Final...

Drug Lord Xaysana Pleads Not Guilty to Drug Charges

On Tuesday, notorious Lao drug lord Xaysana Keopimpha, aka Vanlob, appeared before the Criminal Court in Bangkok where he plead not guilty to charges...

More Buses for Pi Mai, Fixed Prices

The Northern Bus Station is ready and equipped to provide service to passengers and commuters who plan to return to their hometowns or visit...

Pi Mai Lao Anticipated to Draw Another Big Crowd This Year

With officials announcing Pi Mai Lao (Lao New Year) extended to five days this year, people nationwide are eagerly anticipating the festival to begin...