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Laos, Russian Region of Tatarstan Discuss New Trade Opportunities

Russia’s Republic of Tatarstan wants to expand trade and investment with Laos, with the region’s official media describing current economic ties as “practically absent” during a two-day visit by its head to Vientiane on 4 and 5 November. Tatarstan's head Rustam Minnikhanov met Lao Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith on 5...

Lao Larb Gets Green Light for UNESCO Recognition

Larb is one step closer to becoming part of UNESCO’s Representative List of the...

Miss Universe Laos 2026 Told to Stop Activities Over Brand Rights

Miss Grand International Public Company Limited (MGI) has demanded that organizers of Miss Universe...

Laos Eyes 500MW Renewable Electricity Export to Singapore

Laos is eyeing a major expansion of its clean energy exports following a proposed...

Thailand’s AIS Plans USD 43.35 Million Investment in Lao Telecom

Thailand’s mobile operator AIS plans to invest USD 43.35 million in Lao Telecom, one...

Third Mekong River Dolphin Found Dead in a Week

This is the 11th dolphin found dead in Cambodia in 2022, bringing the total to 29 in the last three years. An examination by a...

Miss Universe Laos Gives Interview on Las Vegas Morning TV

Miss Universe Laos, Payengxa Lor, gave an interview on Las Vegas' KSNV News 3 Today, telling host Kim Wagner about the cultural significance of...

This Lao Restaurant is One of the Best New Places to Eat in United States

A Laotian restaurant in Minnesota, United States, has been selected as one of the top 15 new places to dine in the country. Eater, a...

Three Nepali Women Rescued From Job Scams in Laos

Three Nepali women who fell victim to human trafficking returned home this month after having to work illegally in Laos for three months. The Nepali...

Laos, South Korea to Expand Job Opportunities for Lao Nationals

The Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) last week in Vientiane Capital, to enable the seasonal employment of...

China to Cancel Covid Quarantine Requirement for Inbound Visitors

Taking a major step towards easing its border restrictions, the government of China will allow inbound travelers to enter the country without Covid-19 quarantine...