- Tourist arrivals top 3.7 million in first 10 months of 2025
More than 3.7 million foreign tourists visited Laos in the first 10 months of this year, an increase of 13 percent compared to the same period last year, according to the Tourism Development Department, Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The main contributors to this surge were Thailand, Vietnam and China. Statistics compiled by the department show that 1,236,626 Thai nationals visited Laos, followed by 959,575 from Vietnam, 914,194 from China, 151,010 from the Republic of Korea, 46,429 from France, and 22,144 from Germany..........More>>>
- Ground broken on Haiwan International Community venture in Vientiane
A landmark event in the development of central Vientiane took place on Monday with a ceremony to mark the start of construction of the Haiwan International Community, a major mixed-use development opposite Fa Ngum Park in Nongduang Neua village, Sikhottabong district.
The complex will comprise apartment buildings, a hotel, and an integrated commercial centre, built on a 10,288-square-metre site.........More>>>
- Luang Prabang Power lights up artisans’ future with Hinghoi Studio launch
The rich cultural heritage of Luang Prabang is receiving a vital boost with the launch of the Hinghoi Studio, a new creative learning centre established by Luang Prabang Power Company Limited (LPCL), the developer of the Luang Prabang Hydroelectric Power Project......More>>>
- Environmental law forum strengthens Laos’ climate, environmental justice efforts
Climate and environmental justice efforts have been strengthened during an Environmental Law forum organised by the Lao Bar Association (LBA), with the support of the JuSTICE Project, funded by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD). The two-day forum, held in Vientiane on December 4-5, brought together national justice actors, environmental specialists, and leading international experts to strengthen the enforcement of environmental protection laws and advance climate and environmental justice in Laos.........More>>>
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- Confucius Institute celebrates 15 years, with over 90,000 Chinese language learners trained
The Confucius Institute at the National University of Laos (NUOL) marked two major milestones on December 4, namely the 11th World Confucius Day and the 15th anniversary of the Institute’s establishment in Laos, with reports of over 90,000 Chinese language learners trained..........More>>>
- Lao farmers’ group mulls issues around financing for smallholders
Complex application procedures, the large number of documents required, and low levels of financial literacy among smallholders are the main obstacles for farmers seeking access to finance, according to the Lao Farmer Association..........More>>>
- Laos, Thailand, Myanmar push for tougher action over farming-based air pollution
Delegates from Myanmar, Laos and Thailand met in Chiang Rai on December 4 to push for stronger action to prevent the spread of transboundary air pollution resulting from dry season agricultural burning......More>>>
- Health ministry shuts down 288 online e-cigarette outlets
The government has shut down 288 online outlets that advertise and sell e-cigarettes, under a major enforcement action led by the Ministry of Health with support from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and Meta..........More>>>
- Vietnamese, Lao police forces foster security cooperation
VIENTIANE (VNA/VNS/ANN) -- A ministerial-level bilateral conference between the Ministries of Public Security of Vietnam and Laos took place on Saturday in Champasak province, southern Laos, focusing on fostering cooperation on crime prevention, social order and safety, and counter-narcotics efforts in 2025..........More>>>
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A military officer stands guard during the grand parade
In the dim, cool hours before dawn on December 2, the That Luang esplanade was already alive with energy. By 4am, crowds of people from all walks of life had streamed into the vast open space, eager to witness a once-in-a-generation event.......More>>>
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