The Government of Laos has announced the National Tiger Recovery Action Plan 2025-2035, a major initiative developed in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and WWF-Laos. The plan aims to restore and protect the tiger population in Laos.

The first meeting to discuss the plan took place in Vientiane on August 15-16. The meeting was attended by provincial forestry officials,

Vietnamese investment in Laos has reached a total of US$5.5 billion across 256 projects.

The figures were released on August 18 at a conference in Nghe An Province, Vietnam, which reviewed progress implementation of the Vietnam-Laos cooperation plan for 2024 and identified strategic directions for the bilateral cooperation agreement for 2021-2025.

Since 2021, Laos has issued

To improve road safety and make driving license preparation easier, the Lao government has introduced DoT Smart, an innovative mobile app designed to transform the driving test experience across the country.

This initiative, launched under the motto “Improving the Driving Licensing System in Laos”, is a joint project funded by the United Nations Road Safety Fund (UNRSF) and supported by

The Lao Tug of War Federation intends to revive the sport under new leadership, with plans to take it to the national level and expand its regional presence next year.

At a press conference on August 6, the federation introduced its new management team led by former Minister in the Prime Minister's Office Alunkeo Kittikhoun, with support from the Ministry of Education and Sports.

The

Laos saw a surge in tourism during the first six months of the Visit Laos 2024 year, with more than 2.1 million tourists visiting the country, up 26 percent from the same period in 2023.

The latest data from the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism (MICT) shows that the main markets for Lao tourism remain unchanged from previous years.

Thailand leads the way with 680,153

To boost tourism, the Savannakhet Provincial Department of Information, Culture and Tourism (DICT) has partnered with APA Incorporate, a multidisciplinary architecture and engineering consulting firm in Laos, to launch a major museum survey and design project to revitalize the provincial museum.

This was formalized during a signing ceremony on August 1 at the DICT office in

Lonely Planet, a renowned British travel guide, named Luang Prabang one of the seven best places to visit in Southeast Asia in 2024.

In its July 10 publication, the site highlighted Luang Prabang's rich Buddhist culture , historical temples and unique spiritual sites as major attractions.

The guide described Luang Prabang as “an important destination for Buddhist culture,” highlighting

A new decree has upgraded the Xesap protected area in Salavan and Sekong provinces to a national park. The change aims to protect the rich biodiversity of the Annamite Mountain Range and contribute to global conservation goals.

The park now covers 202,300 hectares, including the 49,000 hectare Palais area, known for its relatively pristine habitats. This expansion is in line with the global

To promote the development of the tourism sector in Laos, the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism recently organized an intensive training course to improve the standards of Lao tour guides in accordance with ASEAN criteria.

The training took place from May 6 to May 19 July in Vientiane, attracted 83 aspiring Laotian guides, offering a combination of theoretical and practical

The Laotian government has approved the construction of the fourth section of the Laos-China Expressway, connecting Oudom Xai province with Boten on the Chinese border in Luang Namtha province.

The newly appointed Chinese Ambassador to Laos, Fang Hong, recently met with the Minister of Public Affairs Works and Transport of Laos Ngampasong Muongmani to discuss various infrastructure projects.

CARUSO CREATIONS VIENTIANE

A visit to Caruso's workshop in Vientiane is an immersion into a wonderful world. Designers and craftsmen will show you the various stages of production of the most authentic Laotian know-how, silversmiths, sculptors, turners in the service of absolute beauty. The tour ends in the exhibition hall, where the entire Caruso universe is presented: ebony vases, jewelry,

As the trend of dispersed tourism grows, Don Det, an island in the Si Phan Don archipelago in the province of Champasak, is being recognized as the best destination among the calm waters of the Mekong River.

In a recent Booking.com report, Don Det is ranked 7th among new international and domestic destinations sought by travelers from Asia-Pacific region (APAC), placing it next to the

In January, the provincial government Bolikhamsai will declare the revered Phabat Phonsan Temple in the Taphabat district a national heritage site, coinciding with the annual Boun Phabat Phonsan Festival, a key event for the entire province.

The Boun Phabat Phonsan Festival, scheduled for January 22-25, is a cherished tradition where locals pay homage to the ancient stupa and visit the

In an effort to expand international tourism in Laos, the government has reached out to countries around the world, inviting them to support the "Visit Laos 2024" program. This nationwide tourism campaign aims to attract more visitors, which ultimately contributes to the economic growth of Laos.

With this goal in mind, the country is paying special attention to its Chinese neighbors, benefiting

Laos has once again taken a place on the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage. This time for the traditional weaving of the Naga motif.

On December 6, the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee recognized Laotian handicraft weaving and Thailand's Songkran festival as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity.

Women around Laos weave Naga patterns on their traditional skirts

In less than a month, Laos is due to take over the ASEAN presidency in 2024, replacing Indonesia. But experts share concerns about the country's ability to lead the region as the unresolved crisis in Myanmar remains a major challenge for the entire region.

The conflict in Myanmar erupted in 2021 with a violent military coup against the elected government, in as a result of which the results

The China-Laos Railway on Monday launched a cross-border tourist train service from the capital of China Beijing to the capital of Laos Vientiane.

Early in the morning at 2:02 am the train departs from the railway station Beijing Fengtai and will travel along the Beijing-Guangzhou and Shanghai-Kunming railway lines through Libo, Anshun in Guizhou Province, and then arrive at Kunming in

The Visit Laos Year 2024 program, dedicated to the theme “Paradise of Lao culture, nature and history,” officially launched on November 23 in the capital Vientiane and includes 79 events throughout the country.

With a goal of attracting more than 2.7 million foreign tourists in 2024, generating US$401 million, and 2.9 million tourists in 2025, Laos is ready to share its cultural treasures

Tourism departments in the provinces Khammouan and Phongsali in central and northern Laos are preparing for the upcoming Year of Visit Laos 2024, paying special attention to popularization its unique natural and cultural attractions.

The head of the Khammouane Provincial Department of Information, Culture and Tourism, Xaisomboun Souvandala, announced that the province is planning 13 tourism

Located in the heart of Southeast Asia, Laos is quietly emerging as a tranquil alternative to the bustling tourist destinations that often steal the spotlight.

As travelers seek more authentic travel experiences, the new concept of "dispersed tourism" is becoming increasingly popular throughout the region.

This new trend involves traveling to less popular locations, especially