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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...

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...

The Photographer Who Speaks for Laos’ Forests

In the forests of Laos, observation comes before words for Souksamlan “Toun” Laladeth. That idea...

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...

Agents Can Book SilkAir Lao Flights

Sabre Corporation and SilkAir, the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, have announced new flights between Singapore, Vientiane and Luang Prabang are now available for...

Singapore’s DBS Pounces on ANZ Assets to Extend Asia Private Banking Push

DBS Group (DBSM.SI) plans to buy Australia and New Zealand Banking Group's (ANZ.AX) wealth and retail businesses in five Asian markets - part of...

SilkAir Announces Flight to Laos

Singapore Airlines Group is spreading its wings even further. SilkAir, the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, on Monday announced the launch of its inaugural flight...

‘Horrific’ First Amphibious Centipede Discovered

This giant, venomous creepy-crawly is as comfortable swimming and walking underwater as it is on land, in a finding that surprised scientists. Just when you...

Vientiane Global Shapers To Host the First TEDx Event in Laos

The Vientiane Global Shapers, a global initiative under the World Economic Forum, has secured the license for TEDxLaneXangAve, which will be held on Saturday,...

500m Yuan Payout for Property Owners Alongside Railway May Be too Small

The compensation to be paid to the owners of parcels of land and buildings that will be used or demolished to make way for...