Laos Festival 2025 Brings Cultural Celebration to Tokyo
From 24 to 25 May, Japan celebrated the Laos Festival 2025 at Yoyogi Park in Tokyo, marking the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Laos and Japan. With the theme […]
Entries by Sylivanla Vongphachanh
Japan’s Princess Aiko to Visit Laos in First Official Overseas Trip
Princess Aiko of Japan will visit Laos in November, marking her first official overseas engagement. The visit commemorates the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Laos, which were […]
Vientiane Discusses Restoration Plan of Historic Black Stupa
The iconic That Dam, or Black Stupa, one of Vientiane’s most culturally significant landmarks, is set to undergo a major restoration as part of a new preservation initiative led by […]
Laos Nears Launch Southeast Asia’s Largest Wind Farm
Laos is set to launch its first wind farm, and the largest in Southeast Asia, by the end of the year, with all 133 turbines now fully installed. The 600-megawatt […]
Thailand Falls Behind in Sustainable Tourism as Laos Wins Global Praise
Thailand is falling behind in the race for sustainable tourism, industry leaders warned at the Thailand Tourism Forum 2025, held on 7 May in Bangkok. Alisara Sivayathorn, CEO of Sivatel Bangkok […]
Luang Prabang Pushes for Green Destination Certification to Boost Sustainable Tourism
Luang Prabang is taking steps to further enhance its tourism sector by exploring the possibility of receiving the prestigious Tourism Destination Award from the Green Destinations Organization. The Green Destinations Organization supports […]
Laos Celebrates Its Ancient Tea Legacy on International Tea Day
Every year on 21 May, tea lovers across the globe raise their cups in celebration of International Tea Day, a nod to one of the oldest and most loved drinks […]
Laos Launches Halal Certification Project to Boost Exports
Lao Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSMEs) Promotion Agency has initiated a project to enhance the productivity of local manufacturers to meet Halal certification standards for exports. The project, titled […]
Laos Approves New Dry Port Project in Bolikhamxay
Laos has taken a new step toward becoming a regional trade hub by leasing land for a new dry port next to the 5th Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge. On 9 May, […]
Laos to Launch New Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Ahead of COP30
Laos has launched a renewed effort to transform its energy sector as part of its broader commitment to tackling climate change. At a national workshop held in Vientiane on 9 […]
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