Vientiane: Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Lao PDR and Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Vietnam held a bilateral meeting in Vientiane on May 12 to review past cooperation and strengthen ties in culture and tourism for the years ahead….
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MRC Supported Lao PDR and Thailand in Signing the Mekong Navigation Safety and Pollution Prevention MoU
Bangkok: The Mekong River Commission (MRC) has supported the Lao PDR and Thailand towards the successful signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the Harmonised Regulations for Safety of Navigation and Pollution Prevention on the Mekong Riv…
Laos Issues El Niño Warning for 2026 Rainy Season
Laos: the country is bracing for significant changes in its weather patterns during the 2026 rainy season due to El Niño conditions. Forecasted to occur between May and July, these conditions are expected to result in below-average rainfall and higher…
ADB Frontier Backs Houng Sok to Scale Local Food Manufacturing in Lao PDR
Vientiane: The investment will expand domestic food production, create jobs, build skills, and reduce reliance on imports. Beyond commercial growth, it will advance broader development objectives by supporting Houng Sok to establish an ISO-certified f…
Lao Police Crack Down on Scam Networks in Bokeo, Detain 230 Suspects
Bokeo: coordinated operations were carried out in Houayxay District and Tonpheung District, targeting organised scam networks accused of conducting online and phone-based fraud activities. Authorities also confiscated a large number of computers, mobi…
Champasak Eyes World-Class Tourism Development with Proposed ‘Golden Bridge’ Projects
Champasak: During the meeting, the Champasak delegation proposed three strategic locations for large-scale tourism development, including the construction of a ‘floating basket’ or Golden Bridge-style attraction similar to the iconic bridge at Ba Na H…