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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...

Largest Forest in Xayaboury to be Opened as Tourist Attraction

Hoping to draw more people to experience its natural beauty and establish its profile as a tourist destination, Xayaboury Province is opening up its...

Officials to Cut Wait Time on Lao-Foreign Marriage

After numerous complaints made by the public, officials are examining ways to expedite the marriage process for Lao and foreign nationals. A meeting was held...

First Auction of Lao Leaders Cars Rakes in 11.6 Billion Kip

The auctioning off of the first 14 luxury cars returned by Lao leaders concluded at the National Convention Center on Tuesday. Though this is...

Infamous Lao Drug Lord Xaysana Will Not Be Extradited to Laos

Notorious Lao drug lord Xaysana Keophimpha will remain subject to Thai law and the Lao government is unlikely to ask for his extradition, a...

Officials Give Green Light to Vientiane Expressway Project

In an attempt to ease city congestion, the government has given their blessing to move forward  on a proposed 14km Vientiane expressway project, linking...

Liberia Seeks Assistance from Laos in Rice Production and Sustainability

Liberia's recently accredited ambassador to Lao PDR, Dudley McKinley Thomas, has presented his Letters of Credence to President Bounnhang Vorachith, during an official ceremony...