Six Die in Laos After Consuming Toxic Wild Mushrooms

(MENAFN) Health officials in Xayaboury province, located in northern Laos, have issued a public alert following the deaths of six individuals linked to poisonous wild mushrooms. The warning urges residents to remain cautious and take steps to prevent …

Vietnamese in Laos pay tribute to President Ho Chi Minh

Vientiane (VNA) – The historical relic site commemorating late President Ho Chi Minh in the Lao province of Savannakhet has attracted more and more visitors these days as the 135th birthday of the Vietnamese leader (May 19, 1890-2025) is nearing. The site, …

Hyderabad youth escapes Laos cyber den with Indian embassy’s aid

Laos Launches Halal Certification Project to Boost Exports

Lao Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSMEs) Promotion Agency has initiated a project to enhance the productivity of local manufacturers to meet Halal certification standards for exports. The project, titled “Development of Demonstration Companies …

Laos Launches Project to Strengthen E-Commerce Dispute Resolution

KPL The Lao Ministry of Industry and Commerce has officially launched a project aimed at strengthening the country’s capacity to resolve disputes related to electronic commerce (e-commerce), in response to the sector’s rapid growth. (KPL)  The Lao Ministry …

RJJ Hotels signs first hotel management agreement in Laos

RJJ Hotels, the newly formed joint venture between Malaysian-owned hospitality and lifestyle group RIYAZ International and Jin Jiang Hotels China Region, has signed its inaugural hotel management agreement in Luang Prabang, Laos. Signed on 3 May with …

Laos takes steps to strengthen e-commerce safety amid growth

VIENTIANE, May 14 (Xinhua) -- Laos has launched a new system to resolve e-commerce disputes quickly and fairly, aimed at protecting online buyers and sellers amid the rapid and ongoing growth of electronic commerce. The initiative, titled " …

Laos focuses on boosting sustainable conservation in national park

VIENTIANE, May 14 (Xinhua) -- Lao authorities are working to address environmental threats and promote sustainable conservation in the Nakai-Nam Theun National Park, with the goal of reducing deforestation and illegal hunting, while increasing forest cover …

President Ho Chi Minh’s 135th birthday marked in Laos

KPL (KPL/VNA) An art performance was held on May 12 at the Nguyen Du Lao-Vietnamese bilingual language school in Vientiane, Laos, to commemorate the 135th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19, 1890 – 2025).   (KPL/VNA) An art …

Laos to Launch New Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Ahead of COP30

Laos has launched a renewed effort to transform its energy sector as part of its broader commitment to tackling climate change. At a national workshop held in Vientiane on 8 May, officials announced the development of a new greenhouse gas emissions …