Jean-Pierre Grzelczyk Awarded Legion of Honor for Contributions to Laos' Economic Development

KPL Founder of Savan Logistics, Mr. Jean-Pierre Grzelczyk, was honored with the prestigious Legion of Honor yesterday. The award was presented by Mrs. Siv-Leng Chhuor, the French Ambassador to Laos, in recognition of his dedication to the country’s …

Villagers, tour operators collaborate on new community-based Soum-son Trail in Laos

The organ­isers of a new com­munity-based trekking route in remote north­ern Laos believe that the inclu­sion and train­ing of vil­la­gers in three moun­tain ham­lets is a pos­it­ive example of respons­ible travel. Their hope is that the com­munity-based …

A life of faith, perseverance, and sacrifice in Laos

Father Tito Banchong Thopanhong, the Apostolic Administrator of Luang Prabang from 1999 to 2019, died in Vientiane, January 25 at the age of 78. A member of the Congregation of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate, Father Thopanhong succumbed to a long illness …

Cambodia, Laos agree to amplify insurance ties

Bou Chanphirou (second right), Director General, Insurance Regulator of Cambodia (IRC) shakes hand with Phaitoun Thienglamay, Director General of the SOEI post-signing the MoU at the Non-Bank Financial Services Authority Building in Phnom Penh, yesterday. …

Cambodia, Laos Strengthen Insurance Cooperation

AKP Phnom Penh, February 04, 2025 -- The Insurance Regulator of Cambodia (IRC) and the Department of Enterprises and Insurance Supervision (SOEI), Lao Ministry of Finance, have reached a memorandum of understanding to promote insurance cooperation. The MoU …

'My daughter died in Laos mass poisoning - this was her final text to me'

Heartbroken mum Sue and her daughter's best friend Bethany Clarke who survived the poisoning The mum of a British lawyer who tragically died in Laos after drinking methanol-laced shots has revealed the last heartbreaking text she was sent by her …

Laos to Introduce New Rules to Strengthen Lao Kip, Reduce Reliance on Foreign Currency

In an effort to stabilize the national economy and reduce reliance on foreign currencies, the Bank of Laos and the Lao government are set to implement new regulations aimed at strengthening the value of the Lao kip.  The Foreign Exchange Management …

Coach Kim Sang-sik to renew squad for match against Laos

Woman who survived Laos 'alcohol poisoning' reveals horror symptoms

British backpacker Bethany Clarke, who survived a suspected methanol poisoning at a Laos hotel, has revealed the horror symptoms she suffered and has said she is lucky to be alive.  The harrowing ordeal saw six international tourists killed.  While on a …

'My daughter died in mass poisoning in Laos - here is her final text to me'

The mother of a British lawyer who tragically passed away in Laos after consuming methanol-contaminated shots has shared the last gut-wrenching text message she received from her daughter. Simone White, 28, originally from London, was socialising with …