According to global charity World Animal Protection, three out of four wildlife tourist attractions are responsible for some form of animal abuse. And it is these pseudo sanctuaries that make the news with reports of mistreatment and cruelty. But we rarely hear about the well-run establishments that are beacons of best practice. A minority they may be, but these not-for-profit.
Popular tourist sites in Luang Prabang province and Vangvieng district, Vientiane province, are once again filled with activity following the opening of the Laos-China railway, which has brought thousands of people out of the capital for a welcome breath of fresh air.
Bitkub Online, the country's leading digital asset exchange, aims to increase its customer base to 7 million and expand its services abroad this year, starting in Southeast Asia.