- National Geographic names Luang Prabang as slow travel destination
National Geographic, one of the world’s most widely read magazines, has named Luang Prabang as one of the Top Five Spots for Slow Travel in 2023. ..More >>>

- Laos, US broaden explosive ordnance risk education
Laos and the United States will partner to expand the scope of explosive ordnance risk education in Laos under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed in Vientiane on Monday....More >>>

- Savannakhet Dry Port becomes international cargo checkpoints
A visit to the Savannakhet Special Economic Zone C – Savan Park and Savannakhet Dry Port by Deputy Prime Minister Dr Sonexay Siphandone and his delegation marks an important step in the development of the site to becoming an international checkpoints. The visit was made to follow up the process of upgrading the Dry Port to international checkpoints under Prime Minister’s Decree No. 510. . ...More >>>

- COP27: Lao Children voice their hunger for Climate Justice
From November 6-18, world leaders gather in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, for COP27. This edition marks the 30th anniversary of adopting the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The International Non-Governmental Organisation (INGO) World Vision is actively participating in COP27, calling on leaders to listen to children as they tell how the climate crisis has affected their lives and communities and call for a global commitment to the 1.5-degree climate change goal. Given children are most vulnerable to the effects of climate change, they and their future must be at the heart of leaders’ planning and decision-making.. ...More >>>

- Phu Bia Mining provides safety training for Electricite du Laos staff
Four electricians from the government state-owned electricity enterprise, Electricite Du Laos (EDL), have upgraded their safety skills through Zero Harm safety practices learnt from Phu Bia Mining recently.. ...More >>>