Laos

SM Goh to visit Cambodia and Laos

Chanel News Asia (Free subscription) | 11/22/2009

SINGAPORE: Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong will visit Cambodia from 23-24 November at the invitation of Prime Minister Hun Sen.

Myanmar, Laos sign travel and tax treaties

The Earth Times Online Newspaper (Free subscription) | 11/21/2009

Yangon - Myanmar and Laos strengthened relations with the signing of visa-exemption treaty for their respective citizens and a double-taxation avoidance agreement, state media reported Saturday. The two agreements were signed Friday in the military's...

Lao lawmakers debate tobacco law

The Earth Times Online Newspaper (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009

Vientiane, Laos - Lao legislators are preparing to pass the country's first cigarette-control bill, in keeping with anti-smoking campaigns worldwide, media reports said Thursday. Minister of Public Health Ponmek Dalaloy presented a draft law at the N...

Laos: Finswimming part of ASEAN games

Global Voices Online (Free subscription) | 11/15/2009

In next month's Southeast Asian Games, there will be no sporting events for basketball, gymnastics and track cycling. But finswimming is included in the competition.

LAOS: Scrap metal income courts UXO danger

Global Security (Free subscription) | 11/12/2009

A close look at this river bank village on the Ho Chi Minh trail bordering Vietnam reveals details which belie its tranquility.

First HIV-testing centre opens in Vientiane

The Earth Times Online Newspaper (Free subscription) | 11/12/2009

Vientiane, Laos - Laos' first HIV-testing centre has officially opened in Vientiane, allowing doctors to monitor progress of antiretroviral drug users locally instead of sending blood samples to neighbouring Thailand, media reports said Thursday. The...

PSA: Sports officials predict an early 11-gold medal output in Laos SEAG

Positive News Media (Free subscription) | 11/10/2009

MANILA, Nov. 10 (PNA) -- It looks like counting chicks before they're hatched but it feels good to have something to look forward to even with a stormy rough weather ahead.

PSC to support participation of 153 best athletes in Laos SEAGames

Positive News Media (Free subscription) | 11/10/2009

MANILA, Nov. 9 (PNA) –- The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) has maintained its original commitment to support the participation of only 153 but best athletes and 47 officials in the 25th Southeast Asian Games slated Dec. 9-18, 2009 in Laos.

Up to 200,000 Lao labourers working in Thailand

The Earth Times Online Newspaper (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009

Vientiane - An estimated 200,000 Lao labourers are working in neighbouring Thailand, of whom 120,000 are working there legally, state media reports said Monday. According to Skill Development and Employment Department Director General Phouvanh Chanth...

Little Laos relishes its big moment

Asia Times (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009

For the first time, Laos will host the Southeast Asian Games, with the 25th edition of the 11-country sporting fest taking place next month. The tiny landlocked country has had to rely on massive foreign aid - notably from China - to stage the event, arousing considerable scorn in some circles. Yet, the enduring theme of Laos' history has been its engagement with and dependence on foreign powers. For...

Laos economy grew 7.6 per cent in fiscal year 2008-09

The Earth Times Online Newspaper (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009

Vientiane, Laos - Land-locked Laos' gross domestic product (GDP) grew 7.6 per cent in the fiscal year that ended September 30, thanks to the government's stimulus package and a good dollop of foreign aid, state media reported Wednesday. Lao Prime Min...

Laos: Concert to raise funds for typhoon victims

Global Voices Online (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009

A charity concert will be held in Vientiane, Laos this Friday to raise funds for the typhoon victims in the southern provinces of Saravane, Sekong and Attapeu.

Laos postcards

Global Voices Online (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009

Sao Darly uploads pictures of Laos postcards

POC confident of sourcing money for additional athletes to the Laos SEA Games

Positive News Media (Free subscription) | 11/03/2009

MANILA, Nov. 3 (PNA) -- Funds are still being sourced around to send additional athletes to the biennial Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) in Laos come December this year.

POC to raise P5.6M for RP athletes bound for Laos SEA Games

Positive News Media (Free subscription) | 10/31/2009

MANILA, Oct. 31 (PNA) – The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) has expressed readiness to raise P5.64 million for the remaining 94 athletes who will not be covered by the P35 million which the Philippines Sports Commission has been allotted for the country's participation in the 25th Southeast Asian Games slated in December 8 to 18 in Vientiane, Laos.

Luang Prabang, Laos - A city of calm

activetravellaos | 08/06/2009

With direct flights from Hanoi to Luang Prabang, Van Cong Tu takes off for the Buddhist heart of neighboring Laos Mekong River, Luang Prabang, Laos Luang Prabang is a unique place in Laos, if not the world. The ancient royal city is surrounded by mountains at the junction of the Mekong and its tributary, the Khan River. Towering over the town is Mount Phousi which provides stunning views of the surrounding...

Laos - hill tribes : Akha, Khamu, Thai dam

activetravellaos | 12/25/2008

As always I hope you and yours are doing well. This is the 4th and final blog on laos titled hill tribes. Currently I am in northern Vietnam on a 3 day motorcycle trek. Today is day one and if tomorrow and the next day are the same as today I should have a few great photos to share, anyway, onto the hill tribes. The first hill tribe trek that I took left from Muangngoi on the Nam Ou river. First, let...

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Laos Travel Tips

activetravellaos | 08/12/2008

Laos Travel Tips Business Hours Banks: 08:30 to 14:00, Monday to Friday Shops: 08:00 to 16:00, daily Markets: 06:00 to 17:00, daily Government Offices: 07:30 to 11:30 and 14:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday Business Centres: 08:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 16:00, Monday to Friday Cautions Despite being a friendly and laid-back Buddhist country , Laos has a few unique hazards which visitors need to be aware...