Laos launches first migration profile report
The report aims to facilitate evidence-based policymaking, policy commitments, and inter-agency cooperation, and promotes the mainstreaming of migration into broader policymaking…
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Lao, Chinese police partner for border management
The two sides discussed ways to deepen law enforcement cooperation in the border areas of the two countries in future, such as cooperation in maintaining political peace and order…
Xaysomboun: an ideal place for a winter excursion
The dry season is the peak tourist season in Laos and December is the best time for travel because the weather is perfect and the countryside is clothed in green after months of…
Mister Global Laos 2023 wins cooking contest
Mr Laos is new to the male pageantry industry and his goal is to explore new opportunities and inspire others.
Laos, China open news analysis training centre
As a result of this partnership, it is anticipated in 10 years time the Lao media industry will be greatly improved and modernised.
Laos eyes influx of foreign tourists to year’s end
The surge in visitor numbers has been partly attributed to the popularity of the Laos-China railway and the expressway linking Vientiane and the tourist hotspot of Vangvieng,…
Laos Health ministry celebrates increased use of toilets
To fulfil the goal to eliminate open defecation completely, Dr Bounfeng urged government bodies at all levels, to foster knowledge and understanding of the regulations in relation…
Laos ready to assume Asean chairmanship: Deputy PM
The government will seek to capitalise on all the opportunities offered by its chairing of the regional bloc next year, when the Visit Laos Year 2024 tourism promotional campaign…
Visit Laos Year 2024 set to formally kick off later this month
The government hopes to attract at least 2.7 million foreign tourists next year, generating revenue of about US$401 million, while in 2025 tourist arrivals are forecast to reach…
Laos’ economic growth hit by depreciation of kip, says minister
The government had hoped to reduce inflation to 9 percent by the end of this year, but its attempts could fail, so the government has set the same target for 2024.