Luang Prabang, beautiful mountain and jungle scenery, Asian culture and historical sites are among the chief attractions of Laos.
Most of the countryside remains unseen by visitors. By all means, take in the primary sights of Laos, but be sure to also make excursions into the provinces. Much of what you'll see is stunning, and you can go days without seeing another traveler.
Thai foreign minister denies Earth Times Bangkok - Thai Foreign Minister Noppadon Pattama defended on Friday the government's signing of an agreement for a joint bid, with Cambodia, to have the controversial Preah Vihear border temple...
Frasers looking at India, China for expansion Laos News.Net Driven by rising corporate demand, Asia's second biggest serviced-apartment operator, Frasers Hospitality (Frasers) is looking at India, China and Vietnam as areas of expansion, the firm said Friday.
Vietnam calls for power plant loans amid electricity shortage Earth Times Hanoi - The Vietnamese government has urged domestic banks to provide loans for the country's energy industry to continue construction of electricity plants amid power shortages, local media said...
Local Vietnam Refugee Celebrates NBC 17 Two weeks ago he passed his naturalization test. Y’Lhiam Enuol, 49, fled to America five years ago. He left his family and his medical practice to work as a welder. He currently studies English...
Traditional fishing lifestyle in south Thailand under threat Yahoo! News Traditional fishing, once a thriving industry in southern Pattani and Yala provinces, has been reduced to a dwindling niche activity as fishermen lose out to large commercial firms and soaring fuel...
Vietnam's students pray for luck in high-pressure exams Yahoo! News All week students have flocked to Hanoi's ancient Temple of Literature, where mandarins were once trained in the Confucian classics, to pray for luck and burn incense at the country's oldest...
Manchester United might play friendly match in Vietnam People's Daily The Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam has invited Manchester United, recent winner of UEFA Champions League, to play a friendly match in Vietnam next September, local newspaper...
Surin urges political stability in Thailand Bangkok Post Political stability with transparency and accountability is what Thailand needs to establish during its chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), said Asean...
Bringing light to remote villages IRIN Reaching the poor Solar-powered lanterns are available to rent at a price that is competitive with polluting kerosene lamps. After 15 hours' use, the lamps are recharged, for a small fee, from the...
Manila Water wins $15-million contract in Vietnam Inquirer Manila Water Co. Inc. said Thursday it won a $15-million water supply development and management contract in Ho Chi Minh City. The five-year contract issued by Saigon Water...
Vietnam defines another election Asia Times The horror: Vietnam defines another election By Julian Delasantellis You certainly couldn't say that a World War II-era US Army general didn't have style; legendary is the image of the...
Former premier barred from leaving Thailand Earth Times Bangkok - Thailand's Supreme Court barred ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra from leaving the kingdom for China and England at the end of last month, media reports said Thursday. Thaksin, who has been...
Vietnam ends probe of bridge collapse that killed 54 workers Earth Times Hanoi - The Vietnamese government Thursday announced the results of its investigation into the collapse of a 343-million-dollar bridge last September that killed 54 construction workers and injured...
Cambodia, Japan to finalize trade pact by end of July People's Daily An investment protection agreement between Cambodia and Japan will finally come into force at the end of July after nearly a decade of negotiation and revision, English-Khmer language newspaper the...
Australis Aquaculture begins stocking in Vietnam West Australian Sustainable sea food producer Australis Aquaculture has begun stocking its Vietnam production operations. The Perth-based company says 230,000 Barramundi fingerlings are now in place in the Van...
Australia to help Vietnam fight corruption People's Daily Australia will help train senior members of the Communist Party of Vietnam in fighting corruption, Wednesday's Vietnamese newspaper Yong People quoted visiting Australian Foreign Minister...
Australia adds spark to energy and education in Vietnam Earth Times Hanoi - Australia will help Vietnam improve rural electricity supplies and advance higher education, Australian Foreign Minister Stephen Smith announced during his two-day visit to Vietnam. Foreign...
Amelia Earhart, Civil Rights, and Vietnam U.S. News & World Report 1937—legendary American aviator Amelia Earhart and her copilot, Frederick Noonan, are reported missing. They were near the end of a round-the-world trip when they disappeared somewhere in the...
Foreign investors grow wary over Vietnam International Herald Tribune Millions of dollars in foreign investment have been shelved in Vietnam because of the risks posed by an economy facing its biggest test in years. Record-high commodities prices are eating away at...
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