- Barriers come down in proposals to boost tourism
Officials have proposed suggestions to the government for the removal of various barriers facing the tourism sector in a bid to boost visitor arrivals in Laos.
The proposal follows on from advice offered by the Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith to the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism at a recent annual meeting held in the capital.... More >>>
- Plans to end asbestos-use, related disease nationwide
Laos plans to put an end to asbestos-related diseases among workers by banning the use of the material to stop exposure, according to a leading official.
Speaking to local media on Wednesday, Minister of Labour and Social Welfare, Dr Khampheng Saysompheng said nations around the world including Asean member countries must stop the use of asbestos as a construction material. ... More >>>
- Marriage law amendments ease processes for foreigners, citizens
Amendments to the Law on Family Registration passed by the National Assembly (NA) recently will ease and regulate marriage between Lao and foreign nationals as well as family registration affairs in general.
Presenting the drafted law to the ongoing 5th ordinary session of the NA’s 8th legislature, Minister of Home Affairs, Khammanh Sounvileuth said the existing law promulgated since 2009 was not comprehensive and insufficiently clear.... More >>>
- Yoga practitioners flock
to That Luang, Luang Prabang
Vientiane residents joined people abroad in practising yoga to improve their health and mental abilities for the occasion of the 4th International Yoga Day.
The Deputy Minister of Education and Sports, Mr Boualane Silipanya, and the Ambassador of India to Laos, Mr Ravi Shankar Aisola, on Thursday joined people who practised yoga and inhaled deeply to relax...More >>>
- Reality on Unsettled Border Areas between Laos and Cambodia
Vientiane Times is publishing the contents of a book about the Laos-Cambodia borderline situation. The book is being published section by section in issues running from April 10 to April 13....More >>>
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- New project to boost HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment
Laos launched a new health project at Sethathirath Hospital in Vientiane yesterday aiming to prevent and treat HIV/AIDS including among foreigners and migrant workers in the country. For several years, the nation has implemented projects to address HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment but these have not included the two at-risk groups...More >>>
- US soldiers remains repatriated
The government has continued to work with US counterparts to recover, identify and repatriate the remains of deceased US personnel long-missing in Laos. Since the Indochina War (1964 to 1975), a total of 282 personnel declared missing in action (MIA) have been located, identified and returned to the US with a further 291 outstanding. ..More >>>
- Ancient king’s image set for immortalisation in Attapeu statue
Construction of a monument to King Chao Xayasetthathirath was launched with a stone laying ceremony bringing authorities, local people and the private sector to Xaysettha district of Attapeu province yesterday. Chao Xayasetthathirath is considered by many to be a historical king with intelligence and high capability in the administration of military and political affairs, ruling intelligently to.. More >>>
- Vientiane’s Sang Sinxay Festival preserving local culture through verse
Authorities will stage colourful activities during this month’s Sang Sinxay Festival in Vientiane to preserve Lao culture and art, especially poetry dating back more than 400 years. The second Sang Sinxay Festival will be held on June 30 from 8am-4pm at the Lao-Japan Budo Centre featuring many activities including Sinxay poetry reading and painting contests, as well as stalls selling books operated.. More >>>
The Mekong: the heart of a rewarding lifestyle
The Mekong River is the source of many good things that help people through their daily lives. It lowers their cost of living by providing them with fertile soil in which to grow vegetables and enables them to make money by selling their crops and the fish they catch.... More >>>
Khaen playing back in fashion
Back in 1975, learning to play the khaen was not very popular among students at the National School of Performing Arts in Vientiane. It seemed that the tradition would die out and that young people were ready for change, preferring to forget the habits of their elders... More >>>
Wall exhibit breaks down barriers to Vientiane’s past
While Laos’ convoluted history is often just studied in textbooks, today’s generation can now sample a part of it from the 16th century for themselves – the Vientiane city wall.
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Making ice-cream has helped Mr Anan Thongsavath to earn at least 1.6 million kip a day, resulting in his family becoming a model household in Phonphanao village, Xaysettha district, Vientiane... . More >>>
Lao model shows off poise, judgment at pageant abroad
Miss International Laos 2017, Phounesup Phonnyotha, said she appreciated being chosen as one of the judges of Mister National Universe 2018 held in HuaHin, Thailand. ...More >>>
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Ancient traditions flourish in Bokeo
Although small and landlocked, Laos is full of strong traditions and customs that are regularly practised among its 49 ethnic groups....More >>>
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Top of the range restaurant offers one-stop taste of Indochina in Vientiane
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