Colourful rectangular wooden boats carrying tourists are chugging along at a leisurely pace across the Mekong River. The ...

The Southeast Asian country has lagged behind Vietnam and Thailand when it comes to tourism. The government hopes new hotels, roads and a train system will put Laos on visitors’ lists.

VIENTIANE: Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has emphasised the importance of sustainable industrial development, and urged ...

VIENTIANE: Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone has called for stronger efforts for economic development, environmental ...

The poisonings have had "an immediate effect" on Vang Vieng's tourism industry, a "crucial economic driver" in the region. A "critical factor" is the "absolutely abysmal" state of Laos's ...

VIENTIANE, Feb. 12 (Xinhua) -- Authorities in northern Laos' Luang Prabang province are urging the government to consider extending the free visitor visa policy for Chinese tour groups ...