- Lao Red Cross reports on success of its humanitarian work in 2022
The Lao Red Cross has been active in many areas of humanitarian aid, such as initial relief work, blood donation, and the provision of emergency rescue services....More>>>

- Phase II of citizens’ engagement programme launched
The Citizen Engagement for Good Governance, Accountability and Rule of Law (CEGGA) II programme will promote good governance, the rule of law and human rights in Laos, in line with the 9th National Socio-Economic Development Plan... ...More>>>

- 20th Kapok Festival to kick off in Bokeo this week
The 20th Kapok Festival, which takes places annually on Done Xao island in the Mekong River in Bokeo province, is expected to draw a big crowd to observe the blossoming kapok trees when the event gets underway on Wednesday. ....More>>>

- Laos hopeful of 1.4 million foreign visitors this year
The Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism has set a target to draw at least 1.4 million foreign tourists to Laos in 2023, despite the huge slump in tourist numbers last year.. ..More>>>

- Laos closes in on UNESCO listing of natural world heritage site
The Lao National Steering Committee on World Heritage Listings is preparing to submit a document to UNESCO, requesting that the Hin Nam No (Karst) National Park in Bualapha district, Khammuan province, be recognised as a natural world heritage site. ..More>>>

- China resumes group tours to 20 countries including Laos
Laos is among 20 countries to which China will now permit group tours, starting on February 6. ..More>>>