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

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

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

Landlocked Laos is comprised of thickly forested and mountainous terrain. The Mekong River forms a large part of the country's western border with Thailand. Most children in Laos live in rural areas, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Laos is taking a significant step towards sustainable development by employing satellite remote sensing technology to ...

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.