Laos' government hopes new hotels, roads and a train system will put the country on visitors’ lists. Read more at ...

Laos is one of Southeast Asia's most underrated countries. With stunning landscapes, thrilling adventures, kind-hearted ...

The country of Laos is often overlooked by travelers exploring Southeast Asia. Nestled between the well-trodden paths of ...

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The leaders of Japan and Laos agreed Tuesday to upgrade their bilateral relations to a "comprehensive strategic partnership," as Tokyo tries to strengthen cooperation with Southeast ...

The Southeast Asian country has lagged behind Vietnam and Thailand when it comes to tourism but the government hopes new ...

With a vision toward an independent and self-reliant economy, Laos is aiming to achieve a surplus by 2025, said Sonexay ...

The country code for Laos is +856. This country code, along with the area code, is required to call a telephone number in Laos from another country. Also an international dialing prefix, specific to ...

The country’s economy is growing by nearly 8 percent a year. The flag of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party, with its Soviet-style hammer and sickle, still flies alongside the national flag ...

From 1964 to 1973, the U.S. dropped 4 billion bombs on Laos. To this day, the country holds the dubious distinction of being the most heavily bombed neutral country in history. 580,000 bombing ...

have led to increasing and stable rice surpluses in the country. Today, Laos has achieved rice self-sufficiency at the national level. At the regional level, there are differences in rice ...

Economic instability and challenges in social services are threatening the gains Laos has made in poverty eradication, education, nutritional status, and other key human development indicators. The ...

The Southeast Asian country has lagged behind Vietnam and Thailand when it comes to tourism. The government hopes new hotels, roads and a train system will put Laos on visitors’ lists.