Laos sees strong tourism growth in 2024

VIENTIANE, Feb. 5 (Xinhua) -- Laos has experienced a remarkable surge in tourism, surpassing expectations for both domestic and international visitors in 2024, according to recent data. During the Visit Laos Year 2024 tourism promotion campaign, domestic …

Tachileik city turns to Laos for power supply after Thai govt action

Charin said the Tachileik electricity authority had switched on 50 per cent of power supply from Laos, with the balance expected within one to two days. “I have received unofficial information from the Provincial Electricity Authority in Chiang Rai, …

Laos Records Over 6,700 Road Accidents in 2024

Road accidents in Laos remain a major concern, with 6,789 cases reported nationwide in 2024, according to the Traffic Police Department.  These incidents resulted in 10,312 injuries and 929 fatalities. Additionally, 12,212 vehicles sustained damage, with …

Laos aims for 4.3 pct agricultural growth in 2025

VIENTIANE, Feb. 5 (Xinhua) -- The Lao government is targeting a 4.3 percent growth in agriculture for 2025, aiming to increase the sector's contribution to 22.4 percent of the country's gross domestic product (GDP). To achieve these targets, the …

Safeguarding operation of China-Laos Railway at border port

Laos Tourism Boom Surpasses Expectations in 2024

KPL Laos has witnessed an unprecedented surge in tourism, with both domestic and international visitor numbers exceeding expectations compared to 2023. The remarkable growth highlights the success of government initiatives and a revitalized travel industry …

Thai cabinet approves phase 2 of high-speed rail project to link Laos, China

BANGKOK, Feb. 4 (Xinhua) -- Thailand's cabinet on Tuesday approved the second phase of the high-speed rail project that will connect the Southeast Asian country with China through Laos, with completion expected in 2030. Spanning five stations, the 357- …

Jean-Pierre Grzelczyk Awarded Legion of Honor for Contributions to Laos' Economic Development

KPL Founder of Savan Logistics, Mr. Jean-Pierre Grzelczyk, was honored with the prestigious Legion of Honor yesterday. The award was presented by Mrs. Siv-Leng Chhuor, the French Ambassador to Laos, in recognition of his dedication to the country’s …

Villagers, tour operators collaborate on new community-based Soum-son Trail in Laos

The organ­isers of a new com­munity-based trekking route in remote north­ern Laos believe that the inclu­sion and train­ing of vil­la­gers in three moun­tain ham­lets is a pos­it­ive example of respons­ible travel. Their hope is that the com­munity-based …

Cambodia, Laos agree to amplify insurance ties

Bou Chanphirou (second right), Director General, Insurance Regulator of Cambodia (IRC) shakes hand with Phaitoun Thienglamay, Director General of the SOEI post-signing the MoU at the Non-Bank Financial Services Authority Building in Phnom Penh, yesterday. …