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Young Lao Footballers Win International Titles as World Cup Fever Grows

While the FIFA World Cup dominates football headlines, a Lao youth footballers has returned from Europe with two international titles. On 5 July, W.I.G NAGA's under-13 team successfully defended its IberCup title in Portugal, defeating Portuguese side GD Estoril Praia B 4-2 in the final to become back-to-back champions of...

Teenage Gangs Spark Public Safety Concerns Across Vientiane

Recent police arrests have renewed public concern over rising youth violence and reckless motorcycle...

Lower Fuel Prices Bring Relief, But Many Eye EVs as Living Costs Rise

UPDATED on 12 June at 11PM with a correction on the number of provinces...

LAK 210 Million Tequila Bill Puts Laos Night Out in Viral Spotlight

A single receipt forwarded in a group chat has turned into one of Laos'...

Jojo Miracle Brings Lao Music to International Stage in Manila

A return to the stage after years away from releasing music has taken Lao...

Midwife from Remote Laos Village Bridges Gap in Maternal Health

UNFPA Laos - The road often disappears during the rainy season in Nongmek village, Paksong district, Champasak.  The first four kilometres remain unpaved. Heavy rain...

Sibling Drama ‘Holding the Light’ Wins First Prize at Lan Xang Short Film Competition

A story about family sacrifice has taken centre stage at this year’s Lan Xang Short Film Competition. “Holding the Light” won this year’s Lan Xang...

Laos’ Economic Recovery Gains Momentum, but Labor Shortages Persist

Recent data show that Laos’ economy is beginning to recover. International institutions report GDP growth of 4.2 percent, driven largely by mining and electricity...

Students Join That Luang Lake Cleanup as part of ‘Keep Lao Clean’ Campaign

Plastic waste at That Luang Lake has drawn renewed attention after primary school students joined a cleanup activity as part of a broader push...

Risky Orange E-Motorbike Stunts in Vientiane Spark Safety, Behavioral Concerns

Dangerous riding involving orange electric motorbikes has sparked public concern in Vientiane Capital after young riders were seen performing wheelies and stunts on busy...

Seven Years On, Vientiane’s Blue Emergency Poles Largely Unused

Vientiane’s blue emergency poles, installed in 2019 as part of an early “smart city” push, have largely faded from daily use, as residents increasingly...