The Lao government is set to enhance cooperation with strategic partner countries and development partners over the next five years to lead Laos towards sustainable development.
Laos’ new leader to play balancing act between China and Vietnam
As he steps into his role as the supremo of Laos’ communist party, Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith faces a diplomatic brief with a twist: continuing to appear loyal to older ally Vietnam even as …
Remains of Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts repatriated from Laos
The remains of 14 Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts discovered in Laos were handed over to the Vietnamese side during a repatriation ceremony held in Vientiane on January 19.
Covid-19 entry ban takes the shine off Luang Prabang, jewel of Laos tourism
An eerie peace has descended on Luang Prabang in Laos. Residents describe a tranquillity that has not been seen in the increasingly popular Southeast Asian tourist destination for decades.This should …
Covid-19 entry ban takes the shine off Luang Prabang, jewel of Laos tourism
An eerie peace has descended on Luang Prabang in Laos. Residents describe a tranquillity that has not been seen in the increasingly popular Southeast Asian tourist destination for decades.This should …
Low numbers but Laos health ministry urges continued vigilance against Covid-19
Laos Ministry of Health urged officials and people across the country to continue to fully comply with the government guidelines against Covid-19 in order to curb the spread of the coronavirus …
Centara steps into 2021 with three new resorts in Laos and Thailand
With three new hotels signed in Khao Yai, Thailand and Vang Vieng, Laos, Centara Hotels has expanded this year …
Centara expands in Laos and Thailand
Centara Hotels & Resorts expands its footprint in Southeast Asia, following the signing of the management contracts for one resort in Khao Yai, Thailand, and two resorts in Vang Vieng, Laos, adding …
Laos Communist Party names PM Thongloun as new leader
The Communist Party of Laos on Friday named Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith as its new secretary general, replacing retiring chief Bounnhang Vorachit, state media reported as the long-ruling party …
Why is Laos building Mekong dams it doesn’t need?
Thailand’s electricity demand has dropped, but this hasn’t stopped the construction of hydroelectric dams on the Mekong River in neighboring Laos.