Thailand expects its 609-km (378 miles) portion of a high-speed railway that will connect it with China through Laos to begin operations in 2030, its government said on Wednesday, nearly a decade …
Changes to Laos constitution seek to fight corruption
VIENTIANE: Amendments to the constitution of Laos, which are currently being drafted, aim to strengthen state auditing and inspection to ensure transparency and accountability in governance and …
ONYX Hospitality Group Expands the Amari Brand with Exciting New Openings Across Sri Lanka, Laos, and Thailand
BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 January 2025 – ONYX Hospitality Group, Thailand’s leading hospitality management company, is delighted to announce the opening of its latest property …
67 Indian youth rescued from trafficking in cyber-scam centres in laos
According to the Embassy, these youth were forced to work there under intimidation and abuse by criminal syndicates operating in GTSEZ.
Leading Thai BarBQ Plaza restaurant opens in Laos
Ms Vimala Xayasouk (third right) and Mr Sansana Sasanavin (second right) join other honoured guests in cutting a ribbon to open the BarBQ Plaza in Vientiane.
Japanese firm funds polio vaccinations in Laos
VIENTIANE: The Lao Ministry of Health and a Japanese company will partner in the provision of polio vaccinations in continued efforts to prevent an outbreak of polio in Laos. This will be supported by …
PM meets Japan business leaders, encourages investment in Laos
Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone on January 22 chaired a high-level roundtable discussion with Japanese business leaders in Tokyo in a bid to bolster investment and trade between the two countries.
Laos, Japan elevate ties to ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’
Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone (left) and his Japanese counterpart Ishiba Shigeru congratulate each other after signing a joint statement to elevate Laos-Japan ties to a Comprehensive Strategic …
The year 2025 may be the one Laos breaks through in tourism
Laos’ government hopes new hotels, roads and a train system will put the country on visitors’ lists. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Vietnam and Laos launch cross-border QR payment system
Laos and Vietnam recently launched a cross-border QR code payment system that has the potential to boost trade and tourism.