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 …
Travel influencers stuck in Laos during lockdown to return to Durban
Candy and Jonty King, who became overnight travel influencers in Laos during lockdown last year, are returning to Durban this week. The travel influencers, famously known as Candy and the King on …
Travel influencers stuck in Laos during lockdown to return to Durban
Candy and Jonty King, who became overnight travel influencers in Laos during lockdown last year, are returning to Durban this week. The travel influencers, famously known as Candy and the King on …
An Overview of Cambodia, Laos & Myanmar 2021 From The Ground
By Marcos Salgado Sanchez, Dezan Shira & Associates Singapore Marcos is the Head of Dezan Shira & Associates ASEAN advisory based out of Singapore. He is charge of advising international corporate …
An Overview of Cambodia, Laos & Myanmar 2021 From The Ground
By Marcos Salgado Sanchez, Dezan Shira & Associates Singapore Marcos is the Head of Dezan Shira & Associates ASEAN advisory based out of Singapore. He is charge of advising international corporate …
Laos leaders fear ‘domino effect’ of Thailand’s pro-democracy movement amid election
Some 224 candidates are contesting in the general election that has been called by observers as a ‘sham’ given Laos is a one-party state.