- Fuel shortage worsens
Long queues formed at petrol stations across the capital on Tuesday as desperate motorists drove from place to place in a determined attempt to find fuel. Provinces across the country have been suffering shortages for weeks, with early warning signs as Luang Namtha ran out of fuel in late March. The situation worsened in Pakxe city and Savannakhet province, before finally hitting Vientiane yesterday afternoon. The fuel shortage has occurred due to the depreciating value of the kip, with the Thai baht and US dollar becoming increasingly expensive........More >>>

- Tourism facilities at Nam Ngum 1 dam to close for 18 months
The Vientiane provincial Tourism Department has suspended tourism activities around the Nam Ngum 1 dam for a period of 18 months so that improvements to infrastructure and facilities can be carried out. The upgrade is part of the Asian Development Bank (ADB)’s Tourism Promotion Infrastructure Development Project, funded with US$4.6 million, and set for completion in June 2023.......More >>>

- Preparations intensify for expected influx of tourists 
Authorities are working closely with hospitality businesses and tour operators to facilitate and welcome foreign tourists following the full reopening of the country starting on May 9. The Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism on Monday instructed its provincial departments to work with the relevant sectors to make proper preparations for the arrival of tourists......More >>>

- Huawei supports ministry’s online work with its latest teleconferencing equipment
Huawei on Monday provided 2 Huawei ideahub systems, which is its latest teleconferencing equipment and valued at around US$26,000 or 300 million kip, to the Ministry of Technology and Communications. ......More >>>