As a struggling least developed country, Laos stands alone when it comes to ignoring common sense and pushing ahead with infrastructure development that it can ill-afford and is unlikely to deliver …
The lure of Laos
Laos is a nation of vivid landscapes, ancient temples, and fabulous food. Landlocked by China, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam, this enigmatic Southeast Asian country remains relatively unexplored.
Last active COVID-19 case in Laos discharged from hospital
(Xinhua) — The last COVID-19 patient in Laos has recovered and been discharged from hospital, according to a report by the Lao Ministry of Health. The patient was permitted to return home on Thursday …
Covid-19 continues to impact Lao real estate businesses
The renting and sale of real estate property across Laos, especially in Vientiane, still faces challenges due to the continued impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Target groups of tenants and buyers for …
Customs hassles rob Vietnam trade route of its edge
The CEO of a Hanoi-based transport company said many logistics firms are currently using a new route connecting China with ASEAN countries via Laos without going through Vietnam. Vietnamese customs …
CPC Central Committee congratulates Laos on opening of 11th LPRP congress
Under the strong leadership of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee, the party’s 11th congress will certainly provide new and important guidance and driving force for the …
Vietnamese in Laos register to return to Vietnam for Tet
The Vietnamese Embassy in Laos has issued guidance on how to register to return to Vietnam for the Tet Holiday amid the ongoing Covid-19 situation. The Embassy of Vietnam in Laos As Laos continues to …
Laos opens 5G-powered smart expressway
The first smart expressway in Laos features an intelligent ICT platform that supports real-time intelligent monitoring and data analysis …
BCP adds coffee shops in Laos, Cambodia
Bangchak Corporation (BCP), a mostly state-owned energy firm, is planning to increase its Inthanin coffee houses overseas to grow its non-oil business after the pandemic calms down.
Laos’ Rocky Road to Recovery
The very next day, the “Tourism Professionals in Laos” Facebook Group released “The Lao PDR Tourism Recovery Roadmap, December 2020”. It was prepared for UNDP Laos by Synergy Insights Consulting. Nice …