Forbes names Laos as South-East Asia’s most charming country


A scenic view of a river in Vang Vieng Province, Laos. - Laotian Times

VIENTIANE, April 1 (Laotian Times): The top American business magazine, Forbes, published an article on Friday calling Laos the most charming country in South-East Asia.

According to Forbes, while the country may lack a tropical coastline, it makes up for it with scenic mountainous landscapes, flourishing rice paddies, and the stunning Mekong River that flows through its land.

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