Phaeng Mai Gallery and Khang fashion label owner, Ms Viengkham Nanthavongdouangsy has launched a new book Contemporary Lao Woven Textiles to encourage renewed public interest in the traditional art form.
Capital Apartment Prices, Rents to Ease Next Year
Apartment sales prices and rents in Vientiane are expected to decrease by around 5 percent next year as more developments come onto the market, according to a leading operator in the sector.
Ethnic Culture Park Boat Racing Underway
The Inpeng Ethnic Culture Park traditional boat racing festival is underway near the Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge from September 19-25 with the finals set for this weekend.
Xayaboury Refuses Entry to Motorcycle Groups
Caravans for bicycles and motorbikes are now prohibited from entry at all border checkpoints between Laos and Thailand in Xayaboury province.
Better Budgeting Needed in Health Sector
Laos will need stronger financial management planning and budgeting in the health sector if it is to provide free healthcare for people in target provinces.
Vientiane Rescue Prepares for Boat Racing Festival
Over 20 volunteers from Vientiane Rescue 1623 are performing drills to assist anyone in the water in preparation for this year’s boat racing festival in the capital next month.
Four People Killed in UXO Accidents over Two Days
The presence of unexploded ordnance (UXO) continues to have a major impact on the lives of rural people, including their ability to grow crops, with Bualapha district in Khammuan province being one such area.
Coffee Growers Hopeful of Better Price This Year
The Lao Coffee Association is hopeful that growers will get more for their coffee this year thanks to rising prices in the world market.
