Thailand and Laos are working together to upgrade a temporary border trade checkpoint to a permanent one to boost cross-border trade between the two countries.
Laos to reap little profit from growth of farm exports
A 20% year-over-year increase of agricultural exports from Laos in 2023 was largely on the back of Chinese plantations, according to trade officials, meaning that the country will reap few of the …
Laos approves citizenship change for nearly 4,800 foreigners
VIENTIANE: Some 4,761 foreigners living in Laos were given citizenship change certificates by the Ministry of Home Affairs last year.
Laos to launch new system to improve foreign currency management
Laos will launch a new system to monitor and manage the flow of foreign currency Lao national TV reported on Wednesday Laos Ministry of Finance Min …
Laos, India promote business cooperation
The governments of Laos and India have agreed to strengthen cooperation in areas of strong potential, not only in trade and investment, but also in education, health, culture, agriculture and forestry …
New railway from China boosts tourism in Laos’ ancient capital
LUANG PRABANG, Laos — In the scenic ancient capital of Luang Prabang, tucked away in the northern part of Laos, the local tourism industry is seeing a significant upswing thanks to an influx of …
Fears grow that dam in Laos could harm World Heritage site
LUANG PRABANG, Laos — Landlocked Laos doesn’t have the famous beaches of its neighbors to attract tourists, but instead relies on the pristine beauty of its mountains and rivers and historical sites …
A tranquil sanctuary
When it’s time to disconnect from the real world and escape from the concrete jungle that is Bangkok, Luang Prabang in Laos is always my first choice.
‘Destroyed the peace’: Historic Laos town grapples with tourism boom
As dawn broke over Luang Prabang, saffron-robed monks trod the streets receiving alms — but a cacophonous influx of camera-clutching tourists shattered the peace of the ancient Laotian town.
ADB commits record climate finance of almost US$10 billion in 2023; Laos to receive assistance in achieving its carbon neutrality aims
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) committed a record amount of climate finance in 2023 to help its developing member countries in Asia and the Pacific cut greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the …