South Korea has imposed a Level 4 travel alert, the highest in its four-tier advisory system, prohibiting its nationals from traveling to the notorious “Golden Triangle” region in Laos, effective 1 February.
Agroforestry Project for Sustainable Agriculture to Launch in Laos
A new agroforestry coffee plantation project dedicated to fostering sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation is poised to take root in Laos. The project aims to create a prototype coffee plantation for local coffee farmers by implementing the agroforestry rotation system.
Lao Telecom Unveils 5G High-Speed Internet at Lao Digital Week

Lao Digital Week commenced in Vientiane on January 10, a much-anticipated event set to run until January 14. On the event’s first day, Lao Telecom, a leading telecommunications service provider in the country, officially unveiled the first-ever 5G high-speed internet service in Laos.
Nuclear Safety Agency Orders Impact Study of Japan’s Earthquake

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s nuclear safety regulators have told the operator of a nuclear power plant in the area hit by a powerful New Year’s Day quake to study its potential impact.
Local Team to Host Cycling Criterium in Vientiane
Laos has never really seen cycling as a competitive sport, but that may soon change. A group of passionate cyclists is organizing the first cycling competition in the country. They hope this event will inspire both locals and international residents to cycle more, not just for personal health but also to reduce smog.
Laos to Balance Tourist Appeal, Hydropower Ambitions
Laos is at a crucial time in its economic development, navigating the balance between attracting visitors for Visit Laos Year 2024 and bolstering its hydropower potential.
Dog Meat Production, Sales Will Soon Become Illegal in South Korea
Laos Appoints Alounkeo Kittikhoun as ASEAN Special Envoy to Myanmar

Alounkeo Kittikhoun, a former minister in the Prime Minister’s Office and a veteran Lao diplomat, has been appointed as the new Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) special envoy to Myanmar.