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This peaceful town in Laos surprised us

We arrived in Huay Xai, a quiet riverside town in Northern Laos. Surrounded by lush hills and the Mekong River, this peaceful ...
VIENTIANE: Laos' annual average inflation rate dropped to 7.7 per cent in 2025, down from 23.1 per cent in 2024, according to ...
Slip into the slow pace of life in Laos, where a new Mekong cruise follows the river’s course past the pagoda-studded world ...
China and Lao PDR have stepped up their cooperation on agricultural science and technology, with 2025 marking a year of ...
VIENTIANE, Dec. 30 (Xinhua) -- The rich aroma of Lao coffee has made it a growing favorite among local drinkers while capturing international attention, gradually building a reputation that reflects ...
The opening of the fifth Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge has sparked optimism among people in Laos, who hope it will improve ...
The management team of PTT (Lao) Co., Ltd pose for a photo at the meeting in Vientiane.
Inflation eases to 5.6 percent in December as food prices fall. Laos recorded an inflation rate of 5.6 percent in December 2025, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) ...
With the concerted efforts of the political system, timely central support and strong community solidarity, the Quang Trung ...
People traded as commodities, iron cages used for punishment, severed fingers and even human sacrifice. These grisly details ...