Today, Vientiane, the Laotian capital, is abuzz with change. Cars choke the paved city streets, and the downtown area is brimming with cafes, restaurants and bars catering to the small but growing ...

VIENTIANE, Laos — Two decades ago, this sleepy city on the Mekong River was just starting to pave its streets. Today, Vientiane, the Laotian capital, is abuzz with change. Cars choke the paved city ...

The Lao National Assembly has approved in principle the first phase of a 562km railway linking Laos to Vietnam's deep water ...

Human rights groups on Wednesday called for an investigation into the shooting of a political and social activist in Laos whose posts on Facebook criticized the Southeast Asian nation’s communist ...

Join us as we explore Vientiane, the charming capital of Laos 🇱🇦, all in one day! From ancient temples and riverside views to local markets and delicious Lao food, we discovered why this peaceful ...

BANGKOK (AP) — Laos locked down its capital and closed its international borders to most traffic Thursday after identifying a COVID-19 cluster connected to its bigger neighbor Thailand. Residents of ...

Supreme Smarty Fund Management Co., Ltd. executives. - Vientiane Times/ANN VIENTIANE: The Lao capital market has reached a milestone with the official launch of Supreme Smarty Fund Management Co., Ltd ...

A vendor sells food during the annual Lao Food Festival in Vientiane, capital of Laos. -- Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua VIENTIANE (Xinhua): The 2026 Lao Food Festival opened its doors on Monday ...