Laos News

South Korea Motorcycle Tour by Remote Asia Travel and Hyosung by S&T Motors.

Remote Asia Travel now rides Taiwan. Our motorcycle tours are fantastic and the tour dates are May 05 - 11 and 13 - 19 2012. We will be taking only with a small group of riders for the tours and private tours are available - minimum group size 4.

Villa Maly launches a special promotion for the year-end of 2011

Boutique hotel celebrates the intimacy of its architectural pedigree and the refinement and sophistication of European elegance

Villa Maly, the refurbished former residence of Lao royalty, has reconfigured the first floor of the historic old villa at the heart of this upscale property, eschewing a boutique for an exquisite marble bar.

Kamu Lodge introduced Jungle October Full Moon Experience. A very special price for guests only this October.

Villa Maly offers October Festive of Light Promotion for guest to discover the magnificent Loy Krathong festival in Luang Prabang.

The former Chief Executive Officer of the Nam Theun 2 Power Company (NTPC), Jean-Pierre Katz, has been awarded the Friendship Medal by the Lao Government.

Kamu Lodge, a Luang Prabang sustainable and culturally responsible hotel, launched a new package tour that takes travelers to experience traditional Lao cultures and Buddhism rites.

Villa Maly a Luang Prabang Luxury Boutique Hotel offers an amazing package for its guests to explore essential of Luang Prabang.

Villa Maly offers a stunning package called "Mapping Monsieur Mouhot 3d2n Package" which take you to trace a trail of Monsieur Mouhot through Southeast Asia.

Villa Maly a Luang Prabang recently launched special rates for the its guests.

Joinning in this tour, you'll visit the various culture sites and the old quarter streets to explore the local lifestyle and some major sites featuring the history of Vientiane...

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NT2 CEO Jean-Pierre Katz calls his Légion d’Honneur "an honour for the entire Nam Theun 2 project"

On this trip you get the chance to paddle down two very scenic rivers of southern Luang Prabang Province: the narrow and over-grown Nam Ming which flows into the much wider winding Nam Khan & rafting in Nam Ming and Nam Khan, night in a village

These one or two days of trekking and caving take us across the 1500 m high ridge of Vang Vieng to remote places that even locals do not know much about. The beauty of the Limestone Mountains must be seen to be believed.

Luang Prabang - Start your Elephant adventure with a Mekong river cruise - Learning about Elephants at camp - Trekking through villages, forests - Riding elephants along the Mekong - Homestay - Luang Prabang

NTPC and EGAT have signed a new maintenance contract and successfully completed the first major scheduled maintenance event at the Nam Theun 2 Multi-Purpose Project

The government of the Lao PDR and independent monitors have signalled that the Nam Theun 2 Multi-Purpose Project has so far met all contractual obligations concerning both environmental and social commitments, plus design and performance standards.

Luang Prabang – Discovery of this Ancient Town known as a World Heritage with relics & attractive tourist sites – Kayaking on Nam Khan River

Luang Prabang – Cycling to Tadsae – Biking & Cruising : The roads are un-crowded with little traffic, making this a perfect destination for a cycling tour. Pedal your way through stunning scenery, amazing temple structures and to fascinating cave

Join our unique cruise on formerly inaccessible segments of South-East Asia's most exciting river! Enjoy visiting the Heritage of Luang Prabang, stroll along colourful markets, get an insight into the traditional way of life of the Lao people

Savour the fantastic scenery of the Mekong River on a unique cruise from Vientiane to Luang Prabang (Laos). Join a unique cruise on formerly inaccessible segments of South-East Asia's most exciting river

The Nam Theun 2 Multi-Purpose Project, has been officially inaugurated in Khammouane province, Laos, at a ceremony attended by the Lao President, Thai Prime Minister, and representatives of France and international institutions and companes.

Luang Prabang - Elephant Riding – Trekking - Oudomxay - Luang Namtha - Muang Sing - Ban Lao Khao - Ban Tamee - Pakbeng - Luang Prabang: enjoy an elephant ride through the jungle and drive to Muang Sing for an exciting trek expedition.

Luang Prabang - Muang Ngoi - Pak Ou - Luang Prabang: Opportunity to discover Lao culture with hiking to hill-tribe villages, kayaking on Nam Ou river surrounded by beautiful range of mountains and trekking through pristine environments

With nearly 10 years in the tour operation in Laos, we are now able to manage all ranges of packaged tours in relation to the touring services as well as logistics. We commit to bring you the best services & the most competitive cost

This incredible cruise line introduces a new travel route along the mighty Mekong River. You follow this water source from Vientiane to Luang Prabang, catch plenty of spectacular landscape changing all along the way and see various villages

"We have suffered water shortage in the last four to five years because more people keep moving to this area," says Kingkham, who lives in Saysettha district of the Lao capital, Vientiane.

The mighty Mekong River is a waterway linking Thailand and Indochina. You navigate downstream and see the famous Watphou Temples, the interesting riverside villages. time for you to relax, soak up the sunshine , catch photos of Khong Island,

Joining an extraordinary journey on the mighty Mekong, you pass through the breathtaking mountain scenery and make stop over at villages where ethnic minorities still retains their cultural traditions. you visit many cultural sights

Mekong River is a waterway linking Thailand and Indochina. You navigate downstream and see Watphou Temples, riverside villages. There is plenty of time for you to relax, catch wonderful photos of Khong Island, a walk through the charming village

EDF and EGCO buy up Nam Theun 2 shares from Ital-Thai

Authorities in Khammouane Province, Laos, have pledged to increase protection of fish stocks in the Nakai Reservoir in order to boost long-term livelihoods and conservation in the area.

The Nam Theun 2 Power Company has transferred ownership of over US$102 million of assets, including community services, roads and power lines, to the Lao government following the start of commercial operations at the hydroelectricity plant.

The health of people on the Nakai Plateau in Khammouane province, Laos, is improving following the resettlement programme instituted for the Nam Theun 2 Hydroelectric Project. Results were discussed at an international workshop in June 2010.

The Lao government takes over the activities of the Nakai Elephant Programme, supported by the Nam Theun 2 Power Company.

The Nam Theun 2 Hydroelectric Project has started full generation service, supplying 1,000 MW of electricity to Thailand at commercial tariff.

Bands for Hands, (a reputed diamond jewelry manufacturer, and seller) is presenting their exclusive diamond jewelry gift products for Valentine's Day.

Explore the entire of country from the north to the south of Laos. The mountain scenery and the simple lifestyle of hill- tribe peoples are highlights of the trip.

The Nam Theun 2 Hydropower Project in Laos, close to completion, has put back commercial operations to early 2010. Project revenues and royalties to the Lao government have started to accrue. Environmental and social programs are progressing well.

Children and schools on Laos's Nakai Plateau receive prizes from the Nam Theun 2 Power Company for artwork celebrating World Environment Day. NTPC is committed to preserving the unique biodiversity of the area and to educating children on Nakai.

For 25 years the largest Private Buddhist Art Heritage Collection from Bhutan has been stored away and never seen by anyone! This Collection consists primarily of antique Buddhist textiles and some sacred religious artifacts from Bhutan.

The Nam Theun 2 Hydroelectric Project made its first delivery of electricity for domestic use in Laos on 6 August, 2009, when the first of two Pelton Unit turbines was successfully synchronised with the local substations of Electricité du Laos.

Fish stocks in the Nakai Reservoir in Khammouane province, Laos, received a boost on July 22 2009, when district authorities and the Nam Theun 2 Power Company (NTPC) released more than 30,000 native fingerlings.

Seasonal rates now apply for Laos but it's still a great deal to ride a motorcycle or motorbike in Laos - see it pure!

The Lao government has given official recognition of the contribution made by the Nam Theun 2 hydroelectric project to national development, awarding state honours to two departing Nam Theun Power Company (NTPC) staff.

Around 400 stakeholders of the Nam Theun 2 Hydroelectricity Project met in Khammouane for the project's third stakeholder forum, discussing progress on environmental, social and construction aspects of this integrated development programme.

This article on the new MRC Hydropower Programme, by MRC Secretariat CEO Jeremy Bird, was first published by the Nation in Thailand (22/9/08) and Viet Nam News (24/9/08).