Vientiane residents don’t need to travel to the Xeno area of Savannakhet province to buy the famous grilled chicken since a new restaurant opened in Vientiane last month.
Laos to Compete In 4 Olympic Categories
Lao athletes will compete in four categories in the 31st Olympic Games to be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from August 5-21.
Australia Supports Lao Business Reform
Australia’s Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, Mr Steven Ciobo has announced an additional AUD$4.1 million (almost 25 billion kip) of Australian assistance to help improve the business environment in Laos.
Charity Modeling Contest to Raise Money For School Libraries
First Modeling Lao and the Ja i Houam Jai volunteer team will hold their First Modeling Charity Contest on August 6 in support of building libraries for two schools in Vientiane and Borikhamxay provinces.
Final 20 Contestants of Miss Laos 2016 Announced
The final 20 contestants selected to take part in the last round of this year’s Miss Laos competition were announced to the public in Vientiane on Wednesday.
New TK Singers Ask Fans For More Support
Two new singers of TK Sound Lao Entertainment, Mr Khounphone Monmeuangneua and Ms Saphaothong Manivong, are seeking more support from their fans after recently launching their new singles with the company.
Lao & Myanmar Presidents Highly Value Their Bilateral Ties
President Bounnhang Vorachit, his wife, and a high-level delegation made a one-day state visit to Myanmar on Friday at the invitation of Myanmar President U Htin Kyaw.
CIA Factbook – Laos Profile
Modern-day Laos has its roots in the ancient Lao kingdom of Lan Xang, established in the 14th century under King FA NGUM. For 300 years Lan Xang had influence reaching into present-day Cambodia and Thailand, as well as over all of what is now Laos.