Bruno Vincent

  Laos and China signed a feasibility-study agreement to establish a college for training personnel to work as ticket sellers, station operators and provide various passenger services for the upcoming Laos-China railway. Graduates would have the opportunity to work on the railway, which is set for completion in 2021. According to the Ministry of Education … Read more

  The top two Lao bartenders at this year’s Bartender of the Year 2018 Competition at June’s Lao Food Expo faced the best mixologists from the region at the ASEAN Hotel & Restaurant Association (AHRA) Bartenders Championship held in Singapore on 28 and 29 August 2018. According to Wine & Dine Magazine SG, “It was … Read more

The emerging field of ethnopharmocology is pinpointing exciting new possibilities in Laos to fight the deadliest cancers. Djaja D. Soejarto has been trekking through the rain forests of Laos and Vietnam for over two decades in search of cytotoxic molecules—the anticancer drugs of the future. It’s a quest—a biological prospecting—that depends on carefully-crafted partnerships with … Read more

On 15 August, Lao Natural launched its Luang Prabang showroom, marking a milestone in their journey to create and sell several lines of locally sourced natural toiletries, massage oils, and a range of other products. The company’s founder, Kornkanok “Korn” Sriwan, had been working in Thailand’s hotel spa industry, and came to Laos in 2012 … Read more

Enjoy 18 holes for two at Luang Prabang Golf Club, 3 days/2 nights at Luang Prabang View Hotel with free upgrade to a Deluxe Room, a 60-minute massage and more for $520.  http://www.luangprabangview.com

AVANI+ Luang Prabang is offering a 9-night “Unveil the Mekong” package, with prices for those who book now starting at LAK 64,139,625 (approx. $7,499) for two persons and LAK 92,361,060 (approx. $10,799) for four persons. Immerse yourself in new life experiences with an incredible 9-night journey through the Golden Triangle, Thailand and Laos along the … Read more

The new multi-species Luang Prabang Wildlife Sanctuary has been busy with rescues. Recent additions include a pair of young female Assam macaques, who had been tied by the neck with wire. They were joined by a pygmy slow loris and a crested serpent eagle. “We’re overjoyed to have the opportunity to help other species however … Read more

Source: Investvine – Asia Business News With hordes of Chinese tourists overrunning one Southeast Asian country after the other as a result of a new travel freedom and rising spending power, Laos is the next destination on the map for them. A number of infrastructure mega-projects currently being built in Laos should serve as connecting … Read more

Thai Smile, under the Thai Airways International banner, has announced its new Bangkok-Luang Prabang schedule. From 1 October 2018 to 23 March 2019, TG 2576 will take off daily from Suvarnabhumi at 08:45 and land in Luang Prabang at 10:20. The return flight departs at 11:20 and arrives in Bangkok at 12:55 For more information, … Read more

Motorists in Luang Prabang, Oudomxay, and Houaphanh face a red alert for landslides when travelling on northern mountain roads, especially Route 13, which is completely blocked along some stretches, following three days of downpours. In Luang Prabang, landslides have washed away several parts of Route 13 North. Nambak District Head of Public Works and Transport … Read more