Attapeu Approves Xekaman 1 Dam Tourism Development Project
Attapeu Province is taking a major step to expand its tourism sector with the approval of a 30-year concession to develop the area around the Xekaman 1 hydroelectric dam and […]
Entries by Soutsada Xaphouvong
Registration, Licensing Required for Sound System Use During That Luang Festival
The Department of Culture and Tourism of Vientiane Capital has announced that all individuals, businesses, and organizations planning to use loudspeakers or sound systems during the That Luang Festival and […]
Vang Vieng Under Review for ASEAN Clean Tourist City Award
Vang Vieng, one of Laos’ most popular tourist destinations, is under evaluation for the ASEAN Clean Tourist City Award 2026. Officials from the Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism recently […]
Luang Prabang International Airport Set for Major Upgrade Under Public–Private Partnership
Luang Prabang International Airport is set for a major upgrade through a Public–Private Partnership (PPP) led by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, in cooperation with the International Finance […]
Lao Ambassador Appointed as Personal Representative of President Thongloun to Francophonie
On 21 October, Kalamoungkhoune Souphanouvong, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Laos to France, presented his credentials to Louise Mushikiwabo, Secretary-General of the International Organization of La Francophonie. Following the presentation, […]
Japan Funds New School in Bokeo, Strengthening Education, Development Ties
Bokeo Province is set to welcome a new school with support from the Japanese government, contributing over USD 88,000 under the “Project for the Construction of Hatsa Lower Secondary School […]
Vientiane Capital Speeds Up Road Repairs in 2025 with LAK 20.91 Billion Budget
Vientiane is fast-tracking repairs on several major roads in 2025 using a budget of LAK 20.91 billion (around USD 1 million), supported by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, […]
Laos Offers Incentives, Scholarships to Strengthen Education in Remote Areas
Laos is introducing new incentives and scholarships to improve education in rural areas, linking teaching with military service to address ongoing teacher shortages. The government’s latest plan provides a comprehensive package of […]
Luang Namtha Sees Nine Percent Growth in Tourist Arrivals in First Nine Months of 2025
Laos’ northern Luang Namtha Province recorded a steady increase in tourism in 2025, welcoming 985,322 visitors from January to September, a 9 percent rise compared to the same period last […]
Tourism Boom: Thai Celebrities Highlight Laos’ Top Destinations in 2025
Lao tourism has become increasingly popular among Thai celebrities, who are drawn to attractions such as Vang Vieng and the UNESCO World Heritage city of Luang Prabang, contributing to over […]
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