A stand of Chinese swamp cypress (Glyptostrobus pensilis), a very rare tree species, has been found in the Nakai-Nam Theun National Park in central Laos, sparking global attention.
Over 2,000 people being isolated over Covid-19 concerns in Laos
The National Taskforce Committee for Covid-19 Prevention and Control of Laos has announced that it has been monitoring 2,212 people across Laos.
Laos Braces for Promise, Peril of China’s High-Speed Railway
After five years of hard work boring dozens of tunnels and building even more bridges to lay more than 400 kilometers of train track, China’s high-speed railway through Laos is on course to launch …
Laos Braces for Promise, Peril of China’s High-Speed Railway
After five years of hard work boring dozens of tunnels and building even more bridges to lay more than 400 kilometers of train track, China’s high-speed railway through Laos is on course to launch …
Laos tipped to be the ‘next Cambodia’ as relaxed rules for foreign homebuyers can make it a property investment hotspot
With foreign home ownership rules being eased, Laos, one of the least developed countries in Southeast Asia, has the potential to become an investment hotspot and be the “new Cambodia”, according to …
Asia Album: Celebrating unique and diversity of traditional foods in Laos
The Lao Food Festival 2021 was held in Lao Vientiane from Feb 23 to 27The event featured 120 boot …
Japan boosts cross-border management in Laos with financial aid
The government of Japan has forecast a budget of 220 million Japanese yen (about US$2 million) in assistance to Laos in 2021 and 2022 to promote safe, regular and orderly migration in Laos.
Beijing Investment in Laos Sparks Chinese-Language Learning Boom
A Chinese language education boom is underway in Laos as Beijing’s increasing investments in the Southeast Asian country point to a future where Chinese companies dominate local commerce, sources in …
Laos issues new decree on dams aimed at minimising harm
The government of Laos issued new guidelines for managing hydropower dams aimed at minimising water shortages and flooding, state media reported on Thursday, amid debate on how its hydropower boom has …
COVID support for 17,000 Laos garment workers
VIENTIANE – The German Development Ministry is providing funding of US$1.8 million to help around 17,000 garment workers in Laos survive the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The workers will …