Bolaven Plateau Coffee Festival 2025: Brewing Growth, Innovation and Market Connections

Paksong: The Bolaven Plateau Coffee, Tea, and Agricultural Products Festival 2025 took place from 8 to 10 February 2025 at Seethon Kommadam Monument, Paksong District, Champasak Province. As one of the most celebrated events in the southern region, the festival successfully promoted tourism, celebrated agricultural heritage, and contributed to economic growth within the local community. … Read more

VNA’s Role in Strengthening Vietnam-Laos Media Cooperation

Vientiane: Over the past 80 years, the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) has established itself as a key national press agency, providing news for domestic and international media while serving as a bridge to strengthen the friendship, solidarity, and cooperation between Vietnam and Laos, a leader of Laos has stated. According to Lao News Agency, Bounthong … Read more

China Waives Visas for ASEAN Tour Groups Visiting Xishuangbanna

Beijing: China will implement a visa-free policy for tour groups from ASEAN countries entering Xishuangbanna, a popular tourist destination in the country’s southwestern Yunnan province, according to the National Immigration Administration of China (NIA). According to Lao News Agency, the policy went into effect from February 10. Tourist groups from 10 ASEAN countries holding ordinary … Read more

Indonesia Launches Free Health Screening Programme to Prevent Early Deaths

Jakarta: The Indonesian government launched an annual free health screening on February 10 worth 3 trillion IDR (183.54 million USD) from the state budget. This marks the biggest-ever initiative undertaken by the health ministry aimed at preventing early deaths. According to Lao News Agency, under the programme, all Indonesians will eventually be entitled to a … Read more

Republic of Korea and Australia Commit to ‘Green’ Shipping Route for Carbon Neutrality by 2029

Seoul: The Republic of Korea and Australia have signed an initial agreement to create an eco-friendly shipping route between the two countries by 2029 as part of joint efforts to reduce carbon emissions, Seoul’s oceans ministry said Monday. According to Lao News Agency, the two sides signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at operating … Read more

42dot and Protocol Capital Group Partner for Smart City Solutions in Qatar

Doha: 42dot, Hyundai Motor Group’s global software research startup, announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Qatar-based investment firm Protocol Capital Group to collaborate on developing a smart city project in the Middle Eastern country. According to Lao News Agency, the MOU outlines plans for both companies to introduce smart city … Read more