- Plans progress for UNESCO recognition of cultural traditions, national park
The government is moving forward with efforts to secure UNESCO recognition for additional outstanding features of Laos, with plans to nominate the iconic larb dish (a spicy meat salad) and the Baci ceremony, along with a request for listing of the Nakai Nam Theun National Park as a World Heritage Site......More>>>
- State Audit Organisation recoups 5.3 billion kip in losses
The State Audit Organisation reported strong performance in 2025, completing 154 audits—exceeding the target figure—and recovering 5,303.17 billion kip and US$310,000 in tax payments after audits identified monies that were still owed by various state entities.......More>>>
- World Journalists Conference concludes in Republic of Korea
The World Journalists Conference 2026 concluded on April 2 in Siheung City, Gyeonggi Province, after bringing together journalists from about 30 countries to discuss pressing challenges in the global media while learning about the Republic of Korea’s culture and technological advancements.
A reporter from the Vientiane Times was among the participants......More>>>
- Laos, S.Korea conducts first emerging inpectious disease response exercise
Medical staff and health officials from Laos and the Republic of Korea are working together to strengthen Laos’ emerging infectious disease response.......More>>>
- Nature’s new sanctuary: Namdong Park prepares for this month debut
As the hot season makes itself felt across Laos, a fresh emerald escape is preparing to open its gates. Located just 8km from the heart of Luang Prabang city, Namdong Park is positioning itself as the province’s newest must-visit destination for those seeking a blend of pristine nature and recreational activities. .. More >>>
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- Russia to support Laos in boosting cybersecurity capacity
The Government of the Russian Federation will provide scholarships for Lao government officials working in information security and cybersecurity to undertake in-depth studies in this field.....More>>>
- Champasak garners over 449 billion kip in taxes in Q1
The Champasak provincial Tax Department amassed 449.96 billion kip in revenue during the first three months of this year, accounting for 30.99 percent of the target figure for the whole of 2026.........More>>>
- Road upgrade in Attapeu hits funding constraints
A 26-kilometre section of National Road No. 18A between Phonemany and Phindong villages in Sanamxay district, Attapeu province, is being upgraded to improve transport conditions and boost development in the area..........More>>>
- Air pollution exceeds safe levels, with PM2.5 levels soaring nationwide
Air pollution levels exceeded safety standards in almost all provinces up to and including April 1 this year, with 16,395 “hotspots” detected nationwide, raising serious concerns over PM2.5 pollution...........More>>>
- Vietnamese language contest in Laos strengthens youth ties, bilateral friendship
VIENTIANE (Vietnam News/ANN) -- The Vietnamese Embassy in Laos, in coordination with the Vietnamese Language Section of the Vietnamese People Association in Vientiane, organised the first “Future Vietnamese Language Ambassadors” contest for students in the Lao capital on Friday.......More>>>
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The quiet charm of xin choum, a Lao meal
Sitting down to a hot pot (xin choum) meal in Laos, I found the clock loosened its grip. Nothing was fully cooked, nothing was hurried, even the conversation was not rushed. The term xin choum itself hints at a ritual. “xin” suggests the cooking of meat, while ........More>>>
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