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Luang Prabang Tourism Center Turns Chinese Hot Pot, Sparks Online Debate

In a move that has stunned many in the tourism industry, the once important Tourist Information Center in Luang Prabang, located in front of the night market at the corner of Sisavangvong Road, has been transformed into a Chinese hot pot restaurant. This unexpected change has sparked a heated debate...

Lao Cyclist Returns from Thailand with Strong Performance, Eyes 2028 Olympics

Lao cyclist Phoutthasone Inthamith has just returned from Thailand, where he earned a fourth-place...

Empowering Laos’ Deaf Community Through Education and Employment

In Vientiane, a quiet revolution is taking place at local coffee shops where deaf...

Cupid’s Arrow Hits Laos on Valentine’s Day

Laos is catching the Valentine’s Day fever. Every 14 February, the country comes alive...

Tourists Refused Boarding at Vang Vieng Station, Sparks Online Debate

On 4 February, a now-deleted video shared on Facebook captured a confrontation between tourists...

Laos Wins Case Against Foreign Investors in Casino Arbitration

Laos has won over foreign investors in the latest arbitration of an international court case involving the casino industry. The International Centre for the Settlement...

Vientiane City Bus Moves Toward Cashless Payment

Vientiane Capital State Bus Enterprise (VSCBE,) which operates Vientiane City Bus Service, is implementing a cashless electronic payment system for some of its routes...

Cambodia Urges Laos to Speed Up Electricity Transmission

Cambodia has asked Laos to speed up the transmission of electricity that it purchased earlier this year. Cambodia’s Electricite du Cambodge (EDC) signed an agreement...

Laos, Thailand To Build Another Friendship Bridge

Laos and Thailand are considering the construction of one more friendship bridge to connect the two countries in a move that would link Vientiane...

Toong: a Hub for Progressive Entrepreneurs in Vientiane

For daring businesses and audacious go-getters based in Vientiane, it is always a headache to look for a flexible and innovative workspace, given the...

Construction of New, Mega Cultural Park in Vientiane Commences

Construction of Lanxang Cultural Park kicked off on August 9 with a ground-breaking ceremony for the project. It is expected to take about nine years...