Laos Prepares for ASEAN Summits with Heightened Security Measures
In preparation for the upcoming 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits from 8 to 11 October in Vientiane Capital, the Lao government has conducted a series of site inspections and installed […]
Entries by Sylivanla Vongphachanh
Monsoon Wind Power Project in Laos to Start Ahead of Schedule
The 600 MW Monsoon wind power project in Laos is set to start trial operations in late December, two months earlier than the initially planned February 2025 launch. The updated […]
Vientiane Announces Major Overhaul for City Streets, Local Stalls
Vientiane Capital is getting a makeover starting 23 August. The Department of Industry and Commerce is rolling out new rules to clean up and organize the city. This includes revamping […]
MAG Receives Funding to Expand UXO Clearance in Khammouane, Laos
The Mines Advisory Group (MAG) has secured over USD 800,000 from the Freeman Foundation and Restoration Laos to fund UXO clearance and explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) in Khammouane Province for […]
Laos Ranks Among Top Three Travel Spots for Thai Tourists, New Survey Shows
Laos has emerged as one of the top three destinations for Thai travelers, according to the latest Agoda’s Return Visitor Ranking. The survey highlighted that Laos, alongside Japan and Taiwan, […]
Blue Chair Film Festival Returns to Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang will once again host its biennial film festival, previously known as the Luang Prabang Film Festival (LPFF), now rebranded as Blue Chair. With a rich history of connecting […]
Joint Organ Transplant Surgery Marks Milestone in Laos’s Healthcare
On 23 August, a landmark organ transplant surgery was successfully carried out at Military Hospital 103 in Vientiane, Laos. This achievement was the result of a collaborative effort between Lao […]
Cambodia to Sign Double Taxation Agreements with Laos, Philippines
Cambodia is set to sign double taxation agreements (DTAs) with Laos and the Philippines, following the completion of essential technical procedures, according to Cambodian media. During a workshop on the […]
European Union Inaugurates First Youth Sounding Board for EU in ASEAN
Today, Sujiro Seam, Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to ASEAN officially inaugurates 11 youth representatives from ASEAN Member States and Timor-Leste as the first ever cohort of the Youth […]
Laos, Vietnam to Introduce Kip-Dong Cross-Border Payment System
Laos and Vietnam are set to Launch a new payment system enabling direct trade transactions in kip and dong currencies. Starting in September, the cross-border micropayment system will allow Vietnamese […]
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