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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...

Souphattra Residence: A Classy Addition to Vientiane’s Rental Market

Located in Sisattanak District in Vientiane, Souphattra Residence consists of 20 beautifully designed townhouses, showcasing the rich classical style and luxury for which the...

End the Wildlife Trade in Laos and Prevent Future Pandemics

The severity of the Covid-19 outbreak calls for greater attention of governments around the world to take more serious actions in preventing the life-threatening...

Messenger Kids Available in Laos from Today

Starting today, parents in Laos will be able to download the Messenger Kids app from the Apple App Store. The app will be available...

Footpath Parking a Chronic Issue for Streets of Laos

One week has passed since the Mayor of Vientiane issued an order officially prohibiting the parking of cars on the city's footpaths in an...

Interview With Dr. Anoulak Kittikhoun

As the UN Young Professionals Programme embarks on its search for the best of the best talent among its Member States, The Laotian Times...

S Korean President Vows to Continue Support for Dam Collapse Victims

South Korean President Moon Jae-in, on a state visit to Laos, has vowed to make every effort to assist those affected by the catastrophic...