In many Lao communities, temples are among the cleanest places around. People sweep the grounds, tend to the gardens, and take care of the buildings. There is a shared understanding that these places are sacred, belong to everyone, and that caring for them is a collective responsibility.
But why doesn't...
A senior Lao government official has warned that unregistered currency exchange services that violate currency regulations must be punished.
A number of foreign currency exchange...
Turkey’s ambassador to Laos has indicated he is hopeful relations between Turkey and Laos can be further strengthened amid his country’s new Asia-focused foreign...
South Korean software developer Hancom has announced that it will support Laos to develop localized office software.
Currently, Microsoft’s MS Word and MS Office, as...
Seven people have been reported missing in the wake of Tropical Storm Wipha which caused flash floods in Houaphanh Province last weekend.
Authorities in Houaphanh...
The United States has revoked visa-free entry rights for foreigners who have visited North Korea in the past eight years.
The US currently allows citizens...
