Rice planting season is upon us!
The rice planting season in Lao PDR typically begins in May and goes on until July. During this time, farmers prepare the fields by clearing and plowing. They also have […]
Entries by Soutsada Xaphouvong
Lao Athletes Showcase Performance at Hangzhou Asian Games
A total of 94 athletes from Laos competed in 17 different disciplines in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, from 23 September to 8 October. The Asian Games is […]
Laos, Russia Discuss New Moscow-Vientiane Flight Route to Boost Tourism
The Lao head of the Party Central Committee for External Relations, Thongsavanh Phomvihane, met with a Russian delegation led by an MP and Secretary of the Moscow Capital Party Committee […]
Lao President Kicks Off Meeting with Brunei Sultan on 30th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations
Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei is leading a high-ranking delegation on a state visit to Laos from 3 to 4 October to strengthen friendship and cooperation between the two countries on […]
Visit Laos Year 2024 to be officially launched in November The Visit Laos Year 2024 tourism promotion campaign will be officially launched on November 23, with the opening ceremony to […]
Laos Attends ASEAN Air Chiefs Conference Hosted by Myanmar
Laos and five other ASEAN member states attended a high-level gathering of air force delegations hosted by Myanmar on 12 September. The 20th ASEAN Air Chiefs Conference (20th AACC), held […]
Lao President Meets with Cuban Leaders to Deepen Bilateral Ties, Attends G77-China Summit
Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith and Cuban President Diaz-Canel met in Havana on Wednesday, where President Thongloun also attended the G77+China Summit. The two leaders reaffirmed their shared interest in expanding […]
Singapore’s Changi Airport to Introduce Passport-Free Departures
Singapore’s Changi International Airport, often hailed as the world’s best airport, is further improving its facilities by implementing automated immigration clearance starting next year. According to CNN, officials at Singapore’s […]
Laos-China Railway Purchases New Train to Boost Passenger Travel
Laos-China Railway Company has purchased a new electric multiple-unit (EMU) train, which will be delivered today, to support domestic and international tourist demand. “A new EMU train has been acquired […]
Laos, Thailand Discusses Building Second Friendship Bridge in Vientiane to Boost Tourism
Laos and Thailand discussed building a new Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge between Vientiane Province and Thailand’s Pak Chom District, Loei Province, to boost tourism, at the 20th Lao-Thai border security meeting […]
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