Thailand has been confirmed on the MotoGP™ calendar from 2018. Sakon Wannapong, the Governor of Sport Authority of Thailand, and Carmelo Ezpeleta, Dorna Sports CEO, signed the contract in a ceremony in Bangkok chaired by his excellency General Tanasak Patimapragorn, Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand, with Pongpanu Svetarundra, Ministry of Tourism and Sports, also in … Read more
Thai-Lao vehicle, accident insurance agreement signed VIENTIANE – Bangkok Insurance Plc on Wednesday signed a reciprocal deal with APA Insurance of Laos on vehicle and accident cover for their respective clients during visits to the other’s country. The agreement was signed at the Don Chan Palace Hotel, Vientiane, in the presence of insurance representatives and … Read more
Vietnam has over 3,000km of coastline and thousands of islands. Here are the most beautiful islands for nature lovers in the country. Con Dao Con Dao has white beaches spreading for miles enfolded by the crystal ocean. Lining the beach, long lines of coconut trees create a green paradise. Coming to Con Dao Island, … Read more
MotoGP Silverstone: ‘Until it’s done, the championship is completely open’ Andrea Dovizioso believes the 2017 MotoGP championship will be “completely open” until the final race weekend at Valencia, after Sunday’s British Grand Prix saw the dramatic five-way title fight take another dramatic turn. Just when it appears that one rider is gaining a foothold in … Read more
Private Investor to Renovate Wat Xieng Khuan near Vientiane One of Vientiane region’s most visited site, Wat Xieng Khuan and its multitude of Buddha’s statues will be finally renovated… it is certainly one of Vientiane Province icon: Wat Xieng Khuan, also named the Buddha Park is one of the most visited in the area with … Read more
Vanglouang Waterfall Renovation Over 50 % Completed KPL) A concessionaire has recently confirmed that it has achieved more than 50 % of its planned renovation for the natural tourist site Vanglouang Waterfall since the renovation was commenced in 2015. Worth over 5 billion kip, the renovation project aims to turn Vanglouang Waterfall into a more … Read more
Laos – Nua Waterfall in Huaphan to be developed. (KPL) The Bounthavysup Road and Irrigation Construction Company has been granted a right to a 70-year concessional project to turn the natural tourist site Nua waterfall into a more attractive destination in Viengxay district, Huaphan Province. According to an MoU the company signed with the provincial … Read more
Another Temple in Cambodia Becomes UNESCO World Heritage Site The U.N. cultural organization added an ancient temple site in Cambodia to its world heritage list, the government said on Sunday, bringing the number of heritage sites in the Southeast Asian country to three. Sambor Prei Kuk, or “temple in the richness of the forest” in … Read more
Huaphan prepares for ‘Visit Laos Year 2018’ VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Authorities in Huaphan plan to improve access to more than 50 tourist sites in the province as part of preparations for Visit Laos Year 2018. Deputy Director of the provincial Information, Culture and Tourism Department, Phouvanh Phetmixay, told Vientiane Times yesterday that a plan … Read more
Ohlins MotoGP carbon forks: worth ten seconds over race distance… “Where would Valentino Rossi have ended up in the 2015 MotoGP season had he been ten seconds faster in every race,” is a question posed by Ohlins race engineer Thomas Alatalo when asked about the benefits of using the firm’s carbon forks. It may sound … Read more
23 August 2017 British MotoGP at Silverstone set to mark Valentino Rossi’s 300th start in the premier-class. Valentino Rossi is scheduled to become the first rider in history to reach the milestone of 300 premier-class starts, in this weekend’s British MotoGP at Silverstone. From the official MotoGP stats: Rossi has started 299 of the 851 … Read more
Maps seemed to be everywhere in 2013, a trend I like to think we encouraged along with August’s 40 maps that explain the world. Maps can be a remarkably powerful tool for understanding the world and how it works, but they show only what you ask them to. You might consider this, then, a collection … Read more
MotoGP Austria: Folger gives insight into Marquez strength Want to know just what it takes to win in MotoGP? Jonas Folger has shed a light on the substantial talents of Marc Marquez, explaining how the current championship leader adapts his riding style over a race to match the ever-changing performance of his tyres. The class … Read more
Could new China railway put Laos on the tourist map Golden temples, Mekong River cruises, mighty waterfalls, and nearly two dozen national parks. On paper, Laos has it all. But the land-locked Buddhist country welcomed only around 4.2 million visitors in 2016 — a paltry achievement compared with its southeastern Asian neighbors. In that same … Read more
Myanmar – Land of the giants The sound of slit drum cutting through the still dawn is a sound most people in Myanmar know. Monasteries all over the country use slit drums in the morning to rouse monks from their sleep and again in the evening to mark meditation. While the wooden instrument is ubiquitous … Read more
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has submitted a proposal to the Government to launch and/or complete 24 climate change response projects in the Mekong Delta region in the 2017-2020 period. This includes nine ongoing projects and 15 new ones. The projects focus on building and upgrading sea and river dykes in key areas, … Read more
Fire Destroys One of Vietnam’s Oldest Churches One of Vietnam’s most ancient churches has been destroyed by a fire last week end. According to local website VietnamNet, the fire started on Saturday night and soon spread all over te historical structure of the Trung Lao Church. Investigators suspect an electrical short circuit was to blame. … Read more
Planned Dokkhoun Hawaii flower scheme to provide tourist attraction in Laos Agroup of Lao people and their friends plan to see a roadside by the capital’s Mekong Riverside lined with Dokkhoun Hawaii trees (Rain Shower flower tree) to create cool shade in a tourism hot spot. The tree plantation project is an initial idea of … Read more
Ethnic people’s stone ‘fortresses’ in Vietnam – P1: Leading lives aloft Most of the local children know how to break stones and stack them properly to build houses Members of an ethnic minority group in the northern Vietnamese province of Ha Giang, home to the UNESCO-recognized Dong Van Karst Plateau, have settled in fortress-like stone … Read more
Scenic viewpoints to be added to Hue’s iconic bridge Visitors will be able to rest on balconies and enjoy the scenery along the Truong Tien Bridge in Hue City Upon being renovated, an iconic bridge in Vietnam’s ancient citadel of Hue will have exclusive areas for sightseeing and taking photos. The facelift being given to … Read more
Hanoi to open West Lake walking street The street will be packed with performances of traditional art and music Trinh Cong Son Street in Tay Ho District, Hanoi is set to become pedestrian-only during the evening on weekends from Saturday next week, creating a new cultural meeting point for locals and tourists. The small, alley-like … Read more
Tad Pheung falls a hidden jewel of Bolaven Plateau Champassak province is well-known for its relaxed pace of life, warm hospitality along with a rich cultural history. Numerous stunning waterfalls also attest to its impressive natural heritage. The province boasts some significant waterfalls such as Southeast Asia’s biggest Khonephapheng, as well as Somphamit, Tad Phasuam, … Read more
Buffalo fights in Vietnam: Tradition vs. civilization The death of a buffalo owner during a buffalo fighting festival in northern Vietnam has once again stirred up the debate on whether the ‘sport’ should be banned Tuoi Tre News Vietnam. July 03,2017, On Saturday, a man was mauled to death by his own buffalo that he … Read more
Benetton family in shortlist to buy Ducati MILAN (Reuters) – Italy’s Benetton family is among five bidders shortlisted to buy Italian motorcycle brand Ducati, which is being sold by Germany’s Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE), a source close to the matter said on Saturday. The finalists will be given access to the company’s books after the summer, the … Read more
Can Laos Clear Its Unexploded Bombs? The start of a project highlights Vientiane’s continuing struggle with the issue even as it receives foreign assistance. Last week, Laos and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) inked a new support project document focusing on clearing unexploded ordnance (UXO). Though the process itself was fairly routine, it nonetheless … Read more