Canada’s financial product site, HelloSafe, has revealed that Laos is the cheapest country to visit in the year of 2025 among the 136 countries around the world.
According to the website, the daily living cost in Laos is as cheap as EUR 10 (USD 10.97), followed by Kazakhstan at EUR 14 (USD 15.37). Rwanda and Ghana each have a daily cost of EUR 16 (USD 17.56), while Mongolia rounds out the top five with costs at EUR 18 (USD 19.74).
Laos, Mongolia and Georgia are also the top three countries with the most affordable accommodation in the world, with prices ranging from EUR 6 (USD 6.58) to EUR 13 (USD 14.27) per night.
Conversely, the top five countries with the most expensive to travel to are Barbados EUR 261 (USD 286.44) daily budget, followed by Antigua and Barbuda at EUR 244 (USD 267.78), and Saint Kitts and Nevis at EUR 215 (USD 235.95).
These data are based on travelers’ expenses in each country, including food, accommodation, and local transportation within the country.
In Laos specifically, during the first eight months of 2024, the country attracted a total of 2.6 million international tourists, with Thai travelers making up the largest group, according to the Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism.
The Lao government is optimistic about the future of tourism, setting a target to welcome at least 4.6 million international visitors in 2024, with projected revenue of USD 1.3 billion.
Laos and South Korea have strengthened agricultural cooperation, focusing on modernizing Laos’s farming sector and boosting ties within ASEAN.
On 30 October, South Korea’s Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Song Miryung, met with Laos’s Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Linkham Douangsavanh, in South Korea, to discuss bilateral agricultural collaboration as well as wider cooperation between South Korea and ASEAN.
One of the key outcomes of the meeting was the amendment of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on agricultural cooperation between the two countries. This newly expanded MOU aims to strengthen joint efforts, with a focus on modernizing Laos’s agricultural sector through advanced technologies, such as smart farming, improving seed development, and infrastructure.
During the talks, Minister Linkham emphasized the importance of agriculture in Laos, particularly in the Mekong River region, where many rely on farming for their livelihoods.
Meanwhile, Minister Song highlighted South Korea’s ongoing support, such as the development of irrigation facilities and knowledge-sharing programs, and expressed hope that the expanded MOU would lead to significant outcomes for both nations.
Looking ahead, as South Korea celebrates 35 years of ASEAN dialogue relations in 2024, this enhanced collaboration is expected to further strengthen agricultural development and food security across the region, with Laos playing a central role as ASEAN Chair.
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The Lao government has issued a notice announcing the cancellation of activities within Vientiane Capital, including teacher’s day activities for schools in Saysettha district to ensure peace and security during the upcoming ASEAN Summit.
Effective from 1 to 20 October, the suspension applies to all events organized by sports associations, as well as activities in both the private and public sectors, including companies, hospitals, factories, and any public spaces within Vientiane Capital.
To further facilitate the summit and ensure smooth traffic and a high level of security, the government will also deploy officers from the Ministry of Public Security in areas where traffic is expected to be hectic, including around the National Convention Centre where the summit will be held.
The Ministries of National Defense and Public Security will also join forces and station personnel in every village and district to monitor the overall situation and ensure against violations of these regulations.
According to the government, further updates will be provided in future announcements.
Laos Named Cheapest Travel Destination in 2025
Canada’s financial product site, HelloSafe, has revealed that Laos is the cheapest country to visit in the year of 2025 among the 136 countries around the world.
According to the website, the daily living cost in Laos is as cheap as EUR 10 (USD 10.97), followed by Kazakhstan at EUR 14 (USD 15.37). Rwanda and Ghana each have a daily cost of EUR 16 (USD 17.56), while Mongolia rounds out the top five with costs at EUR 18 (USD 19.74).
Laos, Mongolia and Georgia are also the top three countries with the most affordable accommodation in the world, with prices ranging from EUR 6 (USD 6.58) to EUR 13 (USD 14.27) per night.
Conversely, the top five countries with the most expensive to travel to are Barbados EUR 261 (USD 286.44) daily budget, followed by Antigua and Barbuda at EUR 244 (USD 267.78), and Saint Kitts and Nevis at EUR 215 (USD 235.95).
These data are based on travelers’ expenses in each country, including food, accommodation, and local transportation within the country.
In Laos specifically, during the first eight months of 2024, the country attracted a total of 2.6 million international tourists, with Thai travelers making up the largest group, according to the Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism.
The Lao government is optimistic about the future of tourism, setting a target to welcome at least 4.6 million international visitors in 2024, with projected revenue of USD 1.3 billion.
Source: https://laotiantimes.com/2024/10/07/laos-named-cheapest-travel-destination-in-2025/
Laos and South Korea Deepen Agricultural Cooperation in Key Areas
Laos and South Korea have strengthened agricultural cooperation, focusing on modernizing Laos’s farming sector and boosting ties within ASEAN.
On 30 October, South Korea’s Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Song Miryung, met with Laos’s Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Linkham Douangsavanh, in South Korea, to discuss bilateral agricultural collaboration as well as wider cooperation between South Korea and ASEAN.
One of the key outcomes of the meeting was the amendment of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on agricultural cooperation between the two countries. This newly expanded MOU aims to strengthen joint efforts, with a focus on modernizing Laos’s agricultural sector through advanced technologies, such as smart farming, improving seed development, and infrastructure.
During the talks, Minister Linkham emphasized the importance of agriculture in Laos, particularly in the Mekong River region, where many rely on farming for their livelihoods.
Meanwhile, Minister Song highlighted South Korea’s ongoing support, such as the development of irrigation facilities and knowledge-sharing programs, and expressed hope that the expanded MOU would lead to significant outcomes for both nations.
Looking ahead, as South Korea celebrates 35 years of ASEAN dialogue relations in 2024, this enhanced collaboration is expected to further strengthen agricultural development and food security across the region, with Laos playing a central role as ASEAN Chair.
Source: https://laotiantimes.com/2024/10/03/82280/
Laos Suspends Public Activities to Facilitate ASEAN Summit
The Lao government has issued a notice announcing the cancellation of activities within Vientiane Capital, including teacher’s day activities for schools in Saysettha district to ensure peace and security during the upcoming ASEAN Summit.
Effective from 1 to 20 October, the suspension applies to all events organized by sports associations, as well as activities in both the private and public sectors, including companies, hospitals, factories, and any public spaces within Vientiane Capital.
To further facilitate the summit and ensure smooth traffic and a high level of security, the government will also deploy officers from the Ministry of Public Security in areas where traffic is expected to be hectic, including around the National Convention Centre where the summit will be held.
The Ministries of National Defense and Public Security will also join forces and station personnel in every village and district to monitor the overall situation and ensure against violations of these regulations.
According to the government, further updates will be provided in future announcements.
Source: https://laotiantimes.com/2024/10/03/laos-suspends-public-activities-to-facilitate-asean-summit/