Low Mekong water levels of concern
Bangkok/Vientiane – The Mekong River has fallen to a “worrying level”, in part due to outflow restrictions from Chinese hydropower dams upstream, the Mekong River Commission (MRC) said on Friday, calling on Beijing to share all of its water data. … Continue reading Low Mekong water levels of concern
Bus crashed in Laos: 13 killed
Vientiane – A tour bus carrying dozens of Chinese passengers crashed in Laos, killing at least 13, officials said Tuesday. The bus was carrying 44 Chinese when it careened off a road between the Lao capital, Vientiane, and the northern … Continue reading Bus crashed in Laos: 13 killed
Lao Airlines crash compensation paid out
Vientiane – More than two-thirds of compensation payments to families of the victims of Lao Airlines flight QV301 have now been paid out, state-run media Vientiane Times reported Wednesday. The airline’s insurer, Lao-Viet Insurance Company, is paying compensation amounting to … Continue reading Lao Airlines crash compensation paid out
Communication Technology Summit held in Lao
Vientiane – The 2014 Lao ICT Summit was held on Thursday in the Laotian capital, attended by the nation’s telecommunications operators and representatives from the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications.“New mobile technologies are profoundly changing the way we live and work,” … Continue reading Communication Technology Summit held in Lao
Lao: AIPA promoting peace, stability, and cooperation
Vientiane – The 35th ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly General Assembly has officially opened under the theme “Strengthening Parliamentary Cooperation” in the ASEAN Community Building in the Lao capital.According to President of the National Assembly of the Lao PDR and President of the ASEAN … Continue reading Lao: AIPA promoting peace, stability, and cooperation
Google Street View comes to Laos
Vientiane – The Lao government in collaboration with Google has announced that the Street View service will be coming to Laos, state-run daily Vientiane Times reported on Thursday. The Ministry of Post and Telecommunications in conjunction with Google Asia Pacific Pte., … Continue reading Google Street View comes to Laos
ASEAN: Laos moves to rejust import taxes
Vientiane – The Lao government is moving to abolish reference prices used to calculate import tax aiming to integrate with the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) in 2015, according to state-run daily Vientiane Times, Tuesday. The move is also one of the … Continue reading ASEAN: Laos moves to rejust import taxes
Lao air crash kills 16, one survives
Vientiane – A military aircraft carrying several Lao high-ranking officials among others crashed in Laos’ northeastern province of Xieng Khouang Saturday morning, killing 16 people while one person survived. It is confirmed that 17 people were onboard the aircraft, with 11 … Continue reading Lao air crash kills 16, one survives
“Trails of Indochina” nominated for World Travel Award
Ho Chi Minh City – Trails of Indochina have been nominated for the “World Travel Awards” for the second consecutive year in the category of Asia’s Leading Destination Management Company. The “World Travel Awards” serve to acknowledge, reward and celebrate … Continue reading “Trails of Indochina” nominated for World Travel Award
Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge celebrates 20th anniversary
Bangkok / Nong Khai – Thailand’s Nong Khai Province in collaboration with Lao PDR’s Vientiane Province and Australia are jointly organising a grand celebration to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the first Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge from 4-8 April, at Hat … Continue reading Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge celebrates 20th anniversary