National Party Congress Elects New Central Committee
UPDATED on 8 January at 2:42 PM Delegates at the 12th National Congress of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) have elected a new Party Central Committee that will shape […]
Entries by Soutsada Xaphouvong
Bueng Kan–Bolikhamxay Cross-Border Bus Service Begins Trial Operations
A new cross-border bus service linking Bueng Kan Province in Thailand with Bolikhamxay Province in Laos began trial operations on 7 January, aiming to improve transport connectivity between the two […]
Champasack Pushes Pakse–Hong Kong Flights to Boost Tourism
Champasack Province is in talks to open a direct air route between Pakse and Hong Kong, a move provincial leaders say would strengthen tourism and help sustain visitor activity throughout […]
Updated Toll Charges Begin on Vientiane–Vang Vieng Expressway
New toll rates have officially taken effect on the Vientiane–Vang Vieng expressway. From 1 January, vehicle charges range from approximately LAK 1,500 to LAK 6,500 per kilometer, depending on vehicle […]
Fifth Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge Officially Opens, Strengthening Regional Connectivity
The Fifth Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge, connecting Bolikhamxay Province in Laos with Bueng Kan Province in Thailand, officially inaugurated on 25 December,with public use beginning on 27 December. The 1,350-meter bridge […]
Luang Namtha Welcomes Nearly 1.3 Million Tourists in 2025, Surpassing Expectations
Luang Namtha Province has marked a successful year for tourism in 2025, welcoming a total of 1,290,192 visitors both international and domestic, an increase of 2.86 percent compared to the […]
Laos Ranks Among World’s Most Budget-Friendly Destinations for 2026
Laos has earned recognition as one of the world’s most economical travel destinations for 2026, according to Indie Traveller magazine. Featured in the publication’s “26 Amazing Cheap Places You Should […]
Three-Colored Bronze Buddha Recognized as Local National Heritage in Vientiane Province
Vientiane Province authorities formally recognized the Three-Colored Bronze Buddha as a local-level national heritage site on 26 December during a ceremony at Ban Lingsan Temple in Thoulakhom district. Vice Chairman […]
Attapeu Reports Major Poverty Reduction, 29,289 Families Lifted
Attapeu Province has lifted 29,289 families out of poverty, according to Chairman of the Attapeu Provincial Administrative Committee Tanuxay Chandanalith, who presented the update during the 10th Ordinary Session of […]
Asian Development Bank Approves Funds for Forestry Restoration Project in Laos
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved USD 10 million in funding for the Responsible Forestry Project Phase I in Laos. The package includes a USD 5 million concessional loan […]
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