30th Anniversary of the First Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge
BANGKOK – This week, Thailand, Laos, and Australia come together to celebrate a significant milestone: the 30th anniversary of the First Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge. This iconic bridge, spanning the Mekong River, has not only connected nations but also played a … Continue reading 30th Anniversary of the First Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge
ASEAN’s Call for a Myanmar-Owned Solution
VIENTIANE — The crisis in Myanmar, triggered by the military coup three years ago, continues to cast a shadow over the region. In a historic meeting of Southeast Asian foreign ministers held in Laos, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations … Continue reading ASEAN’s Call for a Myanmar-Owned Solution
Laos: Pioneering Eco and Adventure Tourism
VIENTIANE – In an era where sustainable travel is gaining momentum, Laos is setting a benchmark with its focus on eco and adventure tourism. This Southeast Asian nation is leveraging its lush landscapes, rich biodiversity, and vibrant culture to offer … Continue reading Laos: Pioneering Eco and Adventure Tourism
ATF PROMOTES SUSTAINABLE TOURISM IN ASEAN
VIENTIANE – The ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2024 was held from January 22 to 27 in Vientiane, the capital of Laos. The forum serves as a catalyst for sustainable growth and promotes collaboration and innovation. Here are some of the … Continue reading ATF PROMOTES SUSTAINABLE TOURISM IN ASEAN
24th ASEAN Lecture on Lao ASEAN Chairmanship
SINGAPORE/VIENTIANE – The ASEAN Studies Centre at the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute in Singapore invites on Thursday, 7 December 2023 from 10.00 am – 11.00 am local time to the 24th ASEAN Lecture on the Lao People’s Democratic Republic’s ASEAN Chairmanship … Continue reading 24th ASEAN Lecture on Lao ASEAN Chairmanship
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