Laos remains a favorite tourist destination for many people of neighboring countries including Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and China.
Over 500,000 Chinese Tourists Visited Laos In 2015

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.