For the Hmong ethnic group, the New Year festival in northern Laos’ Phonsavan is the perfect time to don your finest, honour your clan and go in search of The One.

The Southeast Asian country has lagged behind Vietnam and Thailand when it comes to tourism but the government hopes new hotels ... This year, according to the Lao government, it succeeded ...

VIENTIANE, Jan. 28 (Xinhua) -- The vibrant colors of the Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival, are lighting up Laos, filling the air with joy, hope, and unity as Chinese and Lao communities ...