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VIENTIANE, June 28 (Xinhua) — Laos has begun to witness improvements in non-resource exports amid declining mining output and a government policy to boost growth in the manufacturing sector, local daily Vientiane Times on Thursday quoted a World Bank report as saying.More ...

NAKHON PHANOM, 28 June 2018: Lao PDR is considering a proposal to introduce an eVisa by the end of the year, or possibly in early 2019, according to a tourism official attending the Mekong Tourism Forum.More ...

Regional news media personnel will benefit from three-day talks with Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS)’s counterparts in the capital on topics including new media and how to best report and promote the region’s tourism industry.More ...

Upon reaching the agreement with Oriental Co., Ltd., the government has conducted a feasibility study on the construction of Lao-style Complex Resort, cost USD 3 billion. The government will hold 20% business share. The key purpose of this project is to recreate a new attraction ...

Thirty-six tourism officials and tour operators from Laos completed a training programme in China last week that is part of measures to improve and develop human resources in the tourism sector.More ...

A Working Visit Programme to promote Lao and Thai tourism has concluded after journalists from Asean countries and China spent 10 days exploring the charms and beauty of the two countries.More ...

Vientiane Capital’s Buddha Park (Wat Xiengkhuan) has just received a makeover. How refreshing!Visitors will now be able to stroll around the park in clean, paved cement pathways as they enjoy the breathtaking sights of the amazing sculpture park with more than 200 religious statues. Travelers will also appreciate ...

Representatives from Oudonthani and Vientiane Capital and BEYON Co ltd. have launched four applications, BEYON Oudon City, BEYON KhonKaen City BEYON Nongkhai City and BEYON Muang Lao, which collect all data on tourist attractions, accommodations, shops and restaurants into all-in-one service to provide easy-access, quick ...

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 ...

Much needed public recreation space in the capital of Champassak province is set to get a boost with the green light given to a local company to undertake a feasibility study for development of a Culture Park in Pakxe city over an area of more ...