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Phontham Visapra

TikTok May Be Banned in the US. Here’s What Happened When India Did It

NEW DELHI (AP) — The hugely popular Chinese app TikTok may be forced out of the U.S., where a measure to outlaw the video-sharing app...

Joint Effort between Laos, China Results in Major Bust of Telecommunication Fraud Rings

Laos has handed over 250 Chinese suspects of cross-border telecommunication scams to China in a joint operation between the two countries’ enforcement agencies, China’s...

School Meal, Community Programs Target Malnutrition in Sekong, Salavanh

In the southern provinces of Sekong and Salavanh in Laos, communities have long been striving for food security in an ongoing battle against malnutrition....

In Vietnam, Farmers Reduce Methane Emissions by Changing How They Grow Rice

LONG AN, Vietnam (AP) — There is one thing that distinguishes 60-year-old Vo Van Van’s rice fields from a mosaic of thousands of other...

New Water Bill Receipt Fee Sparks Outrage Among Residents in Bokeo

Bokeo Province's Water Supply State Enterprise has stirred controversy with a new regulation requiring households to pay LAK 10,000 (approximately USD 0.47) for every...

Local Artisan ‘Odd’ Takes on Grand Peafowl Replica for Lao New Year Parade in Luang Prabang

In Luang Prabang, Laos, the Nang Sangkhan Procession marks the start of the Lao New Year festivities. At the heart of this annual event...

Lao Red Cross Struggles to Meet Blood Demand Amidst Rising Road Accident Cases

The National Blood Transfusion Center, operated by the Lao Red Cross, is facing challenges in meeting hospitals' demand for blood due to an increasing...

Miss Universe Sheynnis Palacios Receives Heartwarming Welcome in Laos

The reigning Miss Universe 2023, 23-year-old Sheynnis Palacios from Nicaragua, received a heartfelt welcome from local fans and dignitaries during her visit to Laos...

Laos Faces Uphill Battle Against Wildlife Hunting, Expert Urges Action

Wildlife hunting remains a significant challenge in Laos, despite ongoing efforts by the Lao government and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). According to a wildlife expert, who...

Sivanh Sibounhueang Defies Disability Odds to Craft Masterpieces

Living without arms or legs can be a daunting and life-altering experience for some. Yet, for many people with disabilities, embracing their uniqueness becomes...

Thailand on High Alert for Anthrax Following Outbreak in Laos

Thailand has heightened its vigilance against anthrax as Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, on 28 March, directed Thai Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew to...

Viral Post Sparks Storm Over Shutdown of Undergarment Stall in Vientiane

Social media in Laos is buzzing with disbelief and criticism following a viral Facebook post by a shopkeeper detailing how authorities had ceased her...

Vientiane Capital Announces Golden Rules for Lao New Year 2024

In a notice released on 25 March, the Vientiane Capital governor issued regulations for residents to follow during the Lao New Year period, effective...

Government Holds Job Fair Amidst Labor Shortage Crisis

Desperate situations call for desperate measures. Laos held a job festival on 22 March in Vientiane Capital in a move to seek recruitment for...