Lighted boat festivals glow across Laos, with Luang Prabang shining brightest
Each province hosted its own ceremony to pay respect to the river spirits, express gratitude for nature’s blessings, and wish for peace and prosperity in the coming year.
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Lao coffee and tea gain global spotlight
Coffee and tea are critical to the livelihoods of thousands of Lao families. More than 25,000 households cultivate these crops, sustaining incomes for about 310,000 families…
Laos, North Korea leaders hold talks to bolster ties
The Lao leader paid a state visit to North Korea on October 7-8 at the invitation of his North Korean counterpart, aimed at further strengthening the long-standing friendship and…
ADB forecasts 3.7 percent growth for Laos amid household price pressures
The bank revised Laos’ growth and inflation forecasts due to trade tensions, debt vulnerabilities, and fiscal constraints. Inflation has eased, giving some relief, but these…
The ASEAN Express: new rail link set to transform regional trade
The service is being hailed as a breakthrough in international rail transport, expected to boost Thailand and ASEAN’s economic competitiveness in the near future.
Laos, UNDP launch climate, sustainable finance hub to drive LDC graduation
The initiative comes at a critical time, as preliminary assessments supported by UNDP suggest that Laos will require tens of billions of US dollars to finance its development…
Laos adopted as 15th dialogue partner of SCO in the presence of President Thongloun at its Summit
Addressing the meeting, President Thongloung emphasised that Laos attaches great importance to the principles and objectives of the SCO, which align with Laos’ guidelines and…
Laos names Phou Luang-Ho Chi Minh Trail as historical heritage site
The trail, which passed through Laos and Cambodia, was also a battleground for the armies of Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia and is now viewed as a legacy of wartime solidarity and the…
Flash floods hit several provinces as Typhoon Kajiki lashes Laos
The Meteorology and Hydrology Department warned that Typhoon Kajiki would batter Laos, unleashing heavy rain and powerful wind gusts.
Vietnam, Laos continue to tighten special relationship, comprehensive cooperation
The two sides agreed to effectively implement high-level agreements, ensure progress on key cooperation projects, and strive to elevate cooperation.