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News Laos » Luang Prabang » Culture: Who Will Save Luang Prabang?

News channel or source: https://thediplomat.com/2020/03/who-will-save-luang-prabang/

Published on: Tuesday 03 March 2020

Laos’ ancient royal capital, dating back a thousand years, offers a magical trip back in time to a traditional Asia that is fast disappearing. The unforgettable UNESCO World Heritage enclave comprises ...

News Laos » Luang Prabang » Culture: Planned dam sparks concerns that Luang Prabang could lose World Heritage status

News channel or source: https://www.rfa.org/english/news/laos/world-hertiage-status-02022024170302.html

Published on: Saturday 03 February 2024

A satellite photo comparison dated Feb. 7, 2021 (L), and Feb. 2, 2024 (R), shows vast construction in preparation for a controversial hydropower dam across the Mekong River, about 25 kilometers (16 ...

News Laos » Luang Prabang » Culture: Hydropower vs Heritage: Will Laos Lose Luang Prabang?

News channel or source: https://thediplomat.com/2020/12/hydropower-vs-heritage-will-laos-lose-luang-prabang/

Published on: Tuesday 22 December 2020

The Lao government’s high-risk plan to install a massive dam on the Mekong River, perilously close to the renowned UNESCO World Heritage site of Luang Prabang, shows a disregard for its legal ...

News Laos » Luang Prabang » Culture: Can a green hotel (and a side of buffalo milk) save Luang Prabang?

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/society-culture-and-history/social-issues/can-a-green-hotel-and-a-side-of-buffalo-milk-save-luang-prabang/ar-AA1QWGa7

Published on: Friday 21 November 2025

Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage site, faces environmental threats and needs to attract sustainable tourism to survive. Innovative businesses like the Avani+ Hotel and the Laos Buffalo Dairy are ...

News Laos » Luang Prabang » Culture: Planned projects in Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng aimed at Chinese tourists

News channel or source: https://www.rfa.org/english/news/laos/chinese-tourism-projects-12142023154112.html

Published on: Thursday 14 December 2023

Chinese companies are renting and converting buildings into hotels and restaurants in Luang Prabang and constructing hotels in Vang Vieng as they work to develop more tourism facilities along the US$6 ...

News Laos » Luang Prabang » Culture: Showcasing Lao culture, Obama pushes back on US isolationism

News channel or source: https://www.sfgate.com/world/article/Showcasing-Lao-culture-Obama-pushes-back-on-US-9208628.php

Published on: Wednesday 07 September 2016

LUANG PRABANG, Laos — President Obama ventured Wednesday to a remote mountain town in Laos to tour a centuries-old Buddhist temple, gently chiding Americans to resist turning a blind eye to the world ...

News Laos » Luang Prabang » Culture: Best places to visit in Southeast Asia for beaches, culture and adventure

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/other/best-places-to-visit-in-southeast-asia-for-beaches-culture-and-adventure/ar-AA2bNdXk

Published on: Monday 07 September 2026

Southeast Asia is a treasure trove of unique travel experiences, with a plethora of options just a short distance apart. In Indonesia, Bali captivates with its rich island culture and vibrant ...

News Laos » Luang Prabang » Culture: Showcasing Lao culture, Obama pushes back on U.S. isolationism

News channel or source: https://www.staradvertiser.com/2016/09/07/breaking-news/showcasing-lao-culture-obama-pushes-back-on-u-s-isolationism/

Published on: Tuesday 06 September 2016

LUANG PRABANG, Laos » President Barack Obama ventured Wednesday to a remote mountain town in Laos to tour a centuries-old Buddhist temple, gently chiding Americans to resist turning a blind eye to the ...

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