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Over 500,000 Chinese Tourists Visited Laos In 2015

16 MARCH 2013 - ALONG HIGHWAY 13, LAOS: Chinese tourists at a scenic overlook between Vang Vieng and Luang Prabang, Laos on Highway 13. The paving of Highway 13 from Vientiane to near the Chinese border has changed the way of life in rural Laos. Villagers near Luang Prabang used to have to take unreliable boats that took three hours round trip to get from the homes to the tourist center of Luang Prabang, now they take a 40 minute round trip bus ride. North of Luang Prabang, paving the highway has been an opportunity for China to use Laos as a transshipping point. Chinese merchandise now goes through Laos to Thailand where it's put on Thai trains and taken to the deep water port east of Bangkok. The Chinese have also expanded their economic empire into Laos. Chinese hotels and businesses are common in northern Laos and in some cities, like Oudomxay, are now up to 40% percent. As the roads are paved, more people move away from their traditional homes in the mountains of Laos and crowd the side of the road living off tourists' and truck drivers. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ

Laos remains a favorite tourist destination for many people of neighboring countries including Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and China.

Thailand May Buy More Power From Laos

Thailand may buy an additional 9,000 megawatts of electricity from Laos this year to ensure sufficient supply to meet rising demand, said a senior official on July 19 from the Energy Ministry of Thailand, according to the Bangkok Post Newspaper.

Medals Awarded to Fallen Vietnamese Military Experts and Volunteer Soldiers

Lao Ambassador to Vietnam Thongsavanh Phomvihane, on behalf of the Lao government, awarded First Class Medals of Freedom to representatives of the late Vietnamese military expert and volunteer soldier Pham Ngoc Bon (also known as Kham Yod) and Nguyen Ton in recognition of their physical and mental contributions to the cause for national liberation in Laos.

Chinese People’s Liberation Army Day Marked in Vientiane

Col. Chen Yongjing, Chinese Defense Attaché of the Chinese Embassy in Vientiane, hosted in Vientiane on July 29, 2016 a reception to mark the 89th anniversary of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army.

First French Language Summer Uni Launched in Laos

The first French language summer university programme in Laos started on Monday Jul 25 at the Dongdok campus of the National University of Laos.

Laos’ Olympic Cycling Hopes Rest With Ariya

Laos’ top male cyclist Ariya Phounsavath will be the nation’s sole representative in the sport at the 31st Olympic Games at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from August 5-21.

Startup Weekend Vientiane 2016 Hailed A Success

The 4th Startup Weekend Vientiane was launched last Friday under the theme “Social Entrepreneurship” to promote entrepreneurship in Laos.

PM Thongloun Assures Furniture Makers They Will Have Plenty of Wood

Lao wood processing businesses making furniture and other wood products for domestic supply and export will have sufficient raw materials, Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith has confirmed.