As Vientiane marks 50 years as the capital of the Lao People’s Republic, here’s what it’s like to live in the laid-back Southeast Asian city now rising as a travel destination.

From the mountains of the far north to the river valleys of the central region and the waterfalls of the deep south, Laos ...

LUANG PRABANG, Laos — Landlocked Laos doesn't have the famous beaches of its neighbors to attract tourists, but instead relies on the pristine beauty of its mountains and rivers and historical sites ...

The usually sleepy Laotian capital Vientiane has an uncharacteristic buzz, bedecked with flags and T-shirt vendors ahead of commemorations of 50 years of communist rule Tuesday, but for many young ...

On the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Lao People's Democratic Republic, President Xi Jinping said China "has always ...

Global hospitality firm H World Group has made its debut in Laos, underscoring a step in its international expansion strategy. The entry is marked by the signing of four hotel management agreements, ...

LUANG PRABANG, Laos — (AP) — Landlocked Laos doesn't have the famous beaches of its neighbors to attract tourists, but instead relies on the pristine beauty of its mountains and rivers and historical ...

The day begins in darkness, lit only by street lamps. As dawn breaks, a pale blue light reveals a quiet line of monks in ...

VIENTIANE - Laos joins the World Trade Organisation on Saturday, a major step for the small communist country but one that experts say may not break its powerful neighbours' stranglehold over its ...

VIENTIANE: Laos is stepping up efforts to attract more investment from China's Yunnan province as the two sides work to ...

Flavorful. Soulful. Beautiful. Head to Louangphabang to taste the best of Southeast Asia. The Nam Ou river was once a major transport route, bringing people and produce from northern Laos to ...

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