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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...

Lao Government Tackles Trade Challenges

Lao government has identified common challenges in foreign trade and is taking measures to further facilitate trade, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce said. Representatives...

Lao Ruling Communist Party to Strengthen Fight Against Corruption

Laos' ruling communist party, Lao People's Revolutionary Party, has vowed to strengthen efforts in fighting corruption, state-run online newspaper Vientiane Times reported Saturday. Taking a...

Laos Promises to Phase Out Tiger Farms: Conservation Groups

JOHANNESBURG — Laos has promised to phase out farms that breed endangered tigers for their body parts, a positive step from a country believed...

Singapore Airline’s SilkAir, Tribal Worldwide Launch ‘Marvel-Laos’ Campaign

At the end of October SilkAir, the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, is adding Vientiane and Luang Prabang, in Laos to its flights. As part...

Laos, Malaysia and Thailand Kick Off ASEAN Multilateral Power Trading

KUALA LUMPUR -- Laos, Malaysia and Thailand on Wednesday have inked an agreement that paves the way for multilateral trade in electric power by...

Malaysia to Buy Power From Laos Via Thai Power Grid

VIENTIANE - Thailand and Malaysia concluded a deal on Wednesday which will see Malaysia buy 100 MW of electricity from Laos via Thailand's power...