On February 16, Laos’ national news outlet, Laotian Times, announced that the government is in the process of inscribing the country’s national dish, larb, as UNESCO intangible cultural heritage.
Category: Laos
Laos and North Korea to reaffirm cooperation through 84th commemoration of Kim Jong Il
Officials in Laos’ Oudomxay Province commemorated the 84th birth anniversary of Kim Jong Il on February 9, underscoring enduring relations between Vientiane and Pyongyang.
Cambodia and Laos strengthen economic ties with US$700 million trade goal by 2030
On February 8, Cambodia and Laos have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation, setting a target to raise two-way trade to US$700 million by 2030.
Champasak Province marks milestone in tourism growth
Champasak Province in southern Laos recorded strong tourism growth in 2025, welcoming nearly 730,000 visitors, 207% growth of its annual target, provincial authorities reported on February 6.
Laos sets 2026 fiscal priorities amid economic stabilisation
On January 30, Laos’ Ministry of Finance reviewed its 2025 financial performance and outlined policy priorities for 2026 at a meeting held on January 29.
Scam States? How Southeast Asia Became the Global Fraud Hotspot
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