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Back in Business: How Tourists Are Reviving Laos’ Hotels, Restaurants, Communities

After years of pandemic-induced quiet, Laos is seeing its hotels fill up, restaurants reopen, and communities come back to life, thanks to a new wave of returning international tourists. According to official data, Laos welcomed more than 2.3 million tourists in the first half of the year of 2025. The...

Laos Fuel Price Fluctuations Hit Commuters, Families, Delivery Workers

Fuel prices in Laos have shifted modestly compared to the same period last year,...

World Suicide Prevention Day: Lao Expert Urges Early Support as Challenges Remain

Today, 10 September, marks World Suicide Prevention Day, and like in most corners of...

Lao Transgender Queen Turns Struggles Into Pride on Global Stage

Taneung Inthavong Chanthasenesack, recently crowned Miss International Queen Laos 2025, will represent Laos at...

Japan Awards Aluna Thavonsouk for Two Decades of Cultural Collaboration

On 27 August, Japan’s Ambassador to Laos Tsutomu Koizumi presented a Commendation Award to...

Laos Only ASEAN Member To Give Up Luxury State Cars

By now you've probably heard about the extraordinary move by Lao Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith to reclaim all Lao leaders luxury vehicles and replace them...

Private Airline Lao Skyway Adds Airbus Helicopter to Its Fleet

Shepherd Media has announced that Lao Skyway has recently purchased a brand new H125 Helicopter from Airbus Helicopters for civil and parapublic missions, including domestic charter...

Analysis Indicates Fenpropathrin as Cause of Houayxay Fish Deaths

A toxic chemical known as “Fenpropathrin” has been identified as the cause of mysterious fish in the Nam Ngao Sanctuary in Houayxai District, the...

Queen Mathilde of Belgium Makes Official Visit to Laos

In the first visit to Laos by a member of the Belgian royal family, Queen Mathilde met with Vice President Phankham Viphavanh at the...

Sengdara Fitness Plans Major Makeover

One of Vientiane’s modern institutions is gearing up for a facelift, as the fitness craze takes hold of the developing capital. Established in 2003...

Laos to Build First Vehicle Inspection Center

Laos aims to establish the nation’s first vehicle inspection center, focusing on the safety of road transport in the country. The new inspection center will...