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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...

Heavy Rainfall Blamed for Rare Earth Reservoir Breach in Houaphanh

Heavy rainfall caused a reservoir used by a rare earth mining company to breach...

Laos, Russian Region of Tatarstan Discuss New Trade Opportunities

Russia’s Republic of Tatarstan wants to expand trade and investment with Laos, with the...

Khammouane Gives Thakhek a New Look With Tourism Upgrades

Khammouane is investing in new cultural landmarks, restoring colonial-era buildings, and upgrading urban infrastructure...

Luang Namtha Finds 184 People Allegedly Involved in USD 1 Million Corruption Cases

Authorities in Luang Namtha have identified 184 people involved in two corruption cases that...

Thongloun Sisoulith Elected Party Leader at 11th Party Congress

Moments ago, the Party Central Committee (PCC) of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party officially elected Thongloun Sisoulith to be its highest official. The 75-year-old current...

Ministry Plans to Launch Online Education System

The Lao Ministry of Education and Sports (MOES) plans to introduce online learning into the national education system and enhance children's access to digital...

Hundreds of Fish Deaths Reported in Nam Khan River

Villagers near the site of the Nam Khan 2 hydropower plant have reported hundreds of dead fish floating in the river by the dam. The...

Eleventh Party Congress Discusses 6 Targets and 7 Issues

Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith, one of the nation's top Party officials, announced six overall aims within the purview of the 9th Socio-Economic Development Plan...

Laos Weather: Cold Snap To Return After The Weekend

The weather bureau has warned that some parts of Laos will continue to experience cold weather, despite the temperature rising by 2 to 4...

First Korean Ambassador’s Cup Lao Baseball Tournament Held

The first Korean Ambassador's Cup Lao Baseball Tournament was held on Saturday in Vientiane Capital. According to a report by Vientiane Mai, the baseball tournament...