August 30, 2017

Nation prepares welcome for 5.2 million during Visit Lao Year 2018

By:  Souksakhone Vaenkeo, Vientiane Times, August 5, 2017

Lao tourism authorities will aim for a total of 5.2 million foreign tourist arrivals for Visit Lao Year 2018, representing a significant increase from last years' figures that saw the country witness a year-on-year decrease of some 10 percent.

Laos Moves to Restrict ‘Disordered’ Lottery System

By:  RadioFreeAsia News (RFA), August 23, 2017

Government authorities in Laos are moving to restrict informal and illegal lotteries in the one-party communist state, with one high-placed police source calling the situation at present “disordered” and “antisocial.”

A screen grab from Lao television shows a drawing from the state lottery, Nov. 17, 2016.  Screen grab

Saudi imposes temporary ban on poultry imports from Philippines, Laos over bird flu fears

By:  Xinhua News, August 23, 2017

RIYADH - Saudi Arabia has imposed a temporary ban on importing live birds, hatching eggs and chicks from the Philippines and Laos due to bird flu outbreaks, the Saudi Press Agency reported Tuesday.

Laos will send its first ever contestant to the next Miss Universe pageant

Original Title:  First ever Miss Universe Laos crowned
By:  Sisouphan Amphonephong, Vientiane Times, August 29, 2017

VIENTIANE - Souphaphone Somvichith, has been crowned Miss Universe Laos 2017, following the contest final held last Saturday night at the National Convention Centre.

Ms. Souphaphone Somvichith


August 26, 2017

Laos: Rice export value plummets in Q2

By:  Vientiane Times, August 24, 2017

VIENTIANE - The export value of rice in the first six months of this year fell by 42 per cent compared to the first six months of last year.

Laos’ exports to EU decline despite assistance

By:  Vientiane Times, August 24, 2017

VIENTIANE - Exports from Laos to European Union countries have declined and stagnated as the private sector has been unable to fully benefit from the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP).