- Diplomats praise govt’s efforts to fulfil development plans
Foreign diplomats on Friday met with President Thongloun Sisoulith and other government leaders to offer best wishes as Laos celebrates the 48th anniversary of the founding of the republic. ...More>>>

- Bankers, business leaders give update on Laos’ current economic situation
ANZ Bank Laos in conjunction with AustCham Lao hosted a highly anticipated economic event on November 24, providing an insightful update on the current economic situation in Laos. ....More>>>

- Lao, Russian govts ink protocol on economic, technical cooperation
The 17th Session of the Intergovernmental Lao-Russian Commission on Economic-Trade, Scientific-Technical Cooperation took place in Vientiane on November 30. ...More>>>

- Celebrating two years of Laos-China railway operation 
More than 1,000 people took part in a 10-km run to mark the second anniversary of the Laos-China railway and Laos’ 48th National Day. ...More>>>

- First Café Amazon concept bar opens in Vientiane
The Café Amazon Concept Store, which resembles a circus in design, has opened in Savang village, Chanthabouly district, Vientiane recently, providing an additional retail coffee outlet to meet the seemingly insatiable thirst for the beverage among the city’s younger generation. ...More>>>

- Smart tourism spurs development of town in Yunnan, China 
Heshun, Yunnan province, China: The widespread use of smart technology has had a positive and highly visible impact on the old town of Heshun, with more than 4,000 residents now leading better lives. ...More>>>