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Lao, Thai Textile Traditions Meet in Dress at Bangkok Exhibition

A gown combining Thai silk and Lao fabric brought two neighbouring countries' textile traditions together at an international fashion exhibition in Bangkok in October. Titled Lao-Thai Solidarity, the dress featured traditional Lao weaving patterns alongside Thai silk, with each material making up half of the design. Lao designer Khamphao Bouaphanh, founder...

Laos Turns to Community Support as Young People Face Rising Mental Health Pressures

Mental health challenges often go unnoticed in Laos, where people experiencing anxiety and emotional...
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Lao Scholar Draws on History to Explore What Makes a Country ‘Great’

In many Lao communities, temples are among the cleanest places around. People sweep the...
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The Photographer Who Speaks for Laos’ Forests

In the forests of Laos, observation comes before words for Souksamlan “Toun” Laladeth. That idea...
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Deported to Laos, US Returnees Find Their Way in an Unfamiliar Home

The men behind a barbecue grill in Vientiane speak English more easily than Lao. Some...
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First Solar Project for Laos to Launch in March

The first of several solar power projects in Laos has been set up in Vientiane Capital. The solar farm project will begin generating 10 Megawatts...

Laos and Lao Toyota Teams in Disarray Due to Match Manipulation

Due to the ongoing investigation by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), not many details have been divulged to the public in reference to the...

Multiple Lao Drug Barons Arrested, Millions of Dollars in Assets Seized

A number of drug ring leaders have been detained after police officials ordered a massive clampdown on the illicit drug trade across the country....

KB Kolao Leasing Enters Lao Local Leasing Market

Feb 13, Vientiane Capital - As a part of its regional expansion strategy, the KB Financial Group, a South Korean financial holding company, has...

Officials Investigate Spontaneous Fish Deaths in Houayxai

On February 12th, residents of the Poungnanoun Village, Houayxai District in Bokeo Province, spotted a number of lifeless fish floating down the Ngao River. Authorities...

MIST: Groundbreaking Tourism Accelerators Now Accepting Projects in the Mekong Region

HANOI, VIETNAM – The Mekong Innovative Startup Tourism (MIST) Initiative has announced two new accelerators designed to make it easier and faster for innovative...
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