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...
Xaysana’s Associate, Drug Kingpin Sisouk Daoheuang Captured
Since the capture of notorious kingpin Xaysana “Vanlob” Keophimpha earlier this year, authorities have been on a manhunt for all of Xaysana’s known associates,...
Film Review: Ghost in the Shell
A couple of nights ago, my wife and I watched the 1995 Ghost in the Shell original anime for the first time in something...
Prime Minister Urges End of Tedious Policies to Improve Business Climate in Laos
Prime Minister Thongloun has advised line ministries to eliminate futile procedures in an effort to improve the business environment in Laos. When addressing the 10th...
DoubleTree by Hilton Makes Investment in Laos
The award-winning DoubleTree by Hilton will soon be among the many new hotels to open in the heart of Vientiane. Earlier in the week,...
Khammouane Authorities Shut Down 281 Furniture Plants
281 family-operated furniture plants that have been operating without the necessary permits in the districts of Thakhaek, Hinboun, Bualapha, Yommalath, Nongbok, Xebangfay, Xaybuathong, Nakai...
Thousands of Lao Nationals Duped by Asianface Company
Owner of Asianface Company, Cambodian investor Mr Hout Sovanh, was arrested earlier this week after numerous investors bombarded his office in Vientiane on Monday,...