That Luang Festival to showcase Lao traditions
VIENTIANE: Devotees are once again eagerly anticipating the That Luang Festival in Vientiane, which this year takes place from Nov 20-24 and is a chance for Buddhists to renew their faith, earn merit and share in numerous colourful rituals.
Laos gears up for annual That Luang festival
VIENTIANE: Laos is preparing to host the annual That Luang festival from Nov. 20 to 24 under the theme "Together Preserving Lao Culture."
Vientiane food festival launches Lao dining and rewards app
VIENTIANE: The Yoosay Foodie Fest 2026 opened at Kokkok Mega Mall on November 9, marking the official launch of Yoosay - Discovery and Rewards, a mobile app designed to connect diners with restaurants through cashless payments and rewards.
Laos aims to harness demographic dividend
VIENTIANE: The government has set up a national steering committee to guide the implementation of plans to turn the country's large working-age population into a driving force for national development before the demographic window of opportunity closes in 2060.
Laos wind farm offers hope for ASEAN-wide green power grid
SEKONG PROVINCE: Massive wind turbines tower over local villages, their blades rotating like giant fans on mountain ridges in Laos' south-eastern Sekong province, generating electricity with every turn.
Nakai-Nam Theun puts communities at heart of conservation
VIENTIANE; Nakai-Nam Theun National Park is placing nearly 9,000 residents at the heart of its 2027-2035 conservation plan and efforts to gain international recognition.
Laos project shows promise of connecting South-East Asia to green power
SEKONG PROVINCE, Laos: The massive wind turbines tower over local villages, their blades rotating like giant fans on mountain ridges in Laos' south-eastern Sekong province, generating electricity with every turn.
Lao President urges National University of Laos to raise education standards, strengthen research
VIENTIANE: Party Secretary General and President Thongloun Sisoulith has called on the National University of Laos (NUOL) to improve the quality of higher education, strengthen scientific research and produce highly skilled graduates capable of meeting the country's growing development needs.
Lao Bullion Bank joins Japan Bullion Market Association
VIENTIANE: The Lao Bullion Bank (LBB) has joined the Japan Bullion Market Association (JBMA), marking another step in strengthening Laos' precious metals market and expanding its connections with international bullion markets.
Laos, Myanmar agree to strengthen border security cooperation
VIENTIANE; Laos and Myanmar have agreed to strengthen cooperation on border security and step up efforts to combat cross-border crimes and other illicit activities.
