History of Laos since 1945: North Vietnamese invasion of Laos, Laotian Civil War, Phetsarath Rattanavongsa, Battle of Lima Site 85, Royal Lao Army, Pathet Lao 54, Battle of Dien Bien Phu
Positive News Media (Free subscription) | 9 hours ago
MANILA, Nov. 27 (PNA) -- All the 251 athletes named to make up the national delegation to the coming Southeast Asian Games will go to Laos to carry the country’s colors in the 25th edition of the biennial conclave.
EPP ED (Free subscription) | 11/26/2009
Human rights situation still inadequate
Chanel News Asia (Free subscription) | 11/25/2009
SINGAPORE: Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong who is now in Laos for an official visit called on the country's President Choummaly Sayasone on Wednesday afternoon.
Positive News Media (Free subscription) | 11/24/2009
MANILA, Nov. 24 (PNA)--With no one enjoying the benefit of a course advantage, the Philippine golf team to the 25th Southeast Asian Games is hopeful about its gold medal chances in Laos, Vientiane two weeks from now.
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.
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...
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...
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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...
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