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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...

How to Tell the Difference Between Real and Fake Lao Bank Notes

The central bank of Laos (Bank of Laos) has issued public leaflets detailing how to tell if the banknotes we are using are fake. Fortunately, authentic...

Made In Laos Exhibition 2018 Showcases the Best of Laos

The Made in Laos Exhibition 2018 provides an opportunity for businesses in Laos to promote their products and services to both local and foreign exhibition goers. Organized by the Lao National...

IMF Executive Board: Lao Economy Continues to Perform Well

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently gave a favorable analysis of the Lao economy: Lao P.D.R.’s economy continues to perform well, supported by a...

Laos Banana Exports No Longer Pick of the Bunch

China has slapped inspection measures upon banana exports from Laos, hindering what was a booming trade. While Laos is still the second largest exporter of...

Sunny Side Up: Getting Your Hands Dirty at Phutawen Sunflower Farm

At the end of a long, dusty red road in Bolikhamxay Province stands a ticket booth, a turnstile, and fleet of electric buses. Festive...

Landfill Fire Almost Out, Residents Affected by Toxic Smoke

The fire that consumed the Vientiane Capital landfill at KM32, Phasouk Village in Xaythany District has been almost completely extinguished, however nearby residents have...