Laos sets sights on more Chinese visitors

VIENTIANE, July 26 (Xinhua) -- Laos' Ministry of Culture and Tourism is preparing for the second Visit Laos-China Year, aiming to strengthen Laos' tourism promotion and attract more Chinese visitors. A meeting to discuss preparations for the …

Laos seeks to develop traditional medicine

VIENTIANE, July 26 (Xinhua) -- Laos' Ministry of Health is continuing its efforts to preserve and develop traditional medicine by integrating it with modern science, aiming to support economic development while ensuring environmental sustainability. …

Armed clash erupts on Laos-Cambodia border; Lao military detains 10 armed intruders

The Lao military issued an emergency notice on Saturday, stating that troops engaged in a fierce exchange of fire with several armed Cambodian individuals who had illegally crossed the border in the area between Champasak Province and Thailand's Ubon …

Thai Army Accuses Cambodia of 'Unsporting' Attacks on Laos and Ancient Sites

  The Royal Thai Army has strongly condemned Cambodia for what it describes as "playing outside the rules" following the discovery of artillery shells landing in Lao territory and alleged deliberate targeting of ancient sites.   Thailand asserts …

Stray Munitions That Landed in Laos Were Shot From Cambodian Artilleries - Thai Army

Woman armed with knife accused of attacking man at Laos Transit Center

Laos ramps up disaster relief, preparedness efforts

VIENTIANE, July 26 (Xinhua) -- The Lao government is actively working on disaster relief efforts to assist victims of natural disasters this year, and is strengthening measures to prepare for future emergencies. A consultation meeting on disaster relief …

Laos, Cuba reaffirm commitment to deepen ties

VIENTIANE, July 25 (Xinhua) -- Laos and Cuba on Friday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening and further developing the traditional friendship and cooperation between the two states and peoples, Lao News Agency reported. Officials from the two …

Laos Highlights Challenges, Aspirations at 2025 Belt and Road Journalists Forum

At the 2025 Belt and Road Journalists Forum held in Ganzhou, Jiangxi Province, representatives from Laos emphasized the country’s determination to modernize its media landscape while preserving its cultural diversity and ensuring fair representation on …

World : Malnutrition Stunts Children’s Growth In Laos

PHNOM PENH, July 25 (Bernama) --  Laos is facing a malnutrition plight among children, with nearly 44 per cent of children under the age of five affected by stunted growth. There are about 385,000 such cases in the country, with 20 per cent of Lao children …