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Seven Lao Artists Are Taking Life Advice From Cats

Cats spend much of their day sleeping, stretching in the sun, at times hunting, or just watching the world go by. For a group of Lao artists, those habits have become the inspiration for art. Life feels busier than ever, and Laos is no exception. Seven artists in Laos have...

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...

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'...

United States Contributes to UXO Clearance in Laos

Last week, the United States Government handed over vehicles and field equipment worth USD $1.25 million to the Lao National Unexploded Ordnance Programme. Some 15...

Laos and Cambodia to Increase Defense Cooperation

Laos and Cambodia have pledged to boost security and stability between the two countries, and prevent military confrontations along their shared border. Cambodian Defense Minister...

Fuel Prices Rise Starting 16 January

The Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MOIC) has issued a notice to all fuel providers across the country of a price hike in fuel...

Big Blue Wins Billboard Contract for Visit Laos Year 2018

The Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism (MOICT) has recently signed an agreement with Big Blue Advertising Agency awarding them the preferred rights to setup all billboards...

Avani Hotels & Resorts Launches First Hotel in Luang Prabang

Avani Hotels & Resorts will launch its first branch in Luang Prabang, through its acquisition of the Azerai Hotel, the rebranding of which is expected to be completed...

Feasibility Study for Vientiane-Paksé Expressway Needed

In line with the government's development policy of transforming Laos into a landlinked, service hub through investing in the road network infrastructure, the Ministry of Public Works...