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  Known as the stronghold of the nation’s revolutionary movement, Viengxay Cave City in Houaphanh Province celebrated the 50th National Day anniversary on Sunday, 2 December 2018.   Addressing the event, Vice President Phankham Viphavanh said that today the Party, government and people of Houaphanh Province, along with people throughout the country, had organised this … Read more

  The Grand Luang Prabang is celebrating its win of the World Luxury Award 2018 for Luxury Wellness Retreat with the launch of a weekly traditional Gala night every Wednesday. The galas will take place at the hotel’s Palais Xiengkeo that takes you back to the time of the Royal Court, with its rich history … Read more

  From Cherry to Cup, Saffron Coffee shows you the process to produce northern Laos best brew.  

An Arabica coffee farmer needs to be patient to be profitable. It takes a tree four years to start producing cherries. The window for harvesting is between November and January, but optimal picking time can be as tight as a week. With Arabica futures at a 10-year low, farmers must guarantee high quality organic coffee … Read more

  The entrance to Vat Phou is actually the exit of the 1,400-metre-long, six-tiered ancient temple complex. My goal at the 10th-century UNESCO World Heritage Site was a small water tap at the base of Phou Kao Mountain. This spawns a 1,000-year-old canal/stream water system with massive reservoirs for an ancient civilization. The dripping water … Read more

  ONYX Hospitality Group  announced a management agreement with Laos-based Asia Investment, Development & Construction Sole (AIDC) to develop a new-build Amari hotel in the centre of Vientiane. AIDC is an investment and construction joint venture led by Tang Charoen Group, developer of the Amari Vang Vieng, which opened early this year. The Amari Vientiane … Read more

  SilkAir is switching to Singapore Airlines’ budget arm “Scoot” for its Lao flights to Luang Prabang and Vieniane commencing April 2019. The airline did not mention any scheduling changes , SIA said on Thursday (Nov 22). The move is the result of a detailed review to identify which airlines in the SIA Group portfolio … Read more

  Touch Down Singapore Ma Té Sai is now open for business in Singapore to expand its sales network, which is vital to their artisans’ income and the sustainability of their crafts. The endeavour started as a month-long pushcart rental in Chevron House in downtown Raffles Place. During November, Ma Té Sai has been selling … Read more

  Centara Hotels & Resorts has confirmed four new properties in Laos under a partnership with Asia Investment, Development & Construction Laos (AIDC) as part of the Thai hotel group’s expansion strategy to double the properties its manages over the next five years. Centara is currently developing the Centara Plumeria Resort Pakse, which is scheduled … Read more