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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...

Vang Vieng Expressway Officially Opens

The Vientiane to Vang Vieng Expressway officially opened on Sunday, with operators offering toll-free travel between 21 to 23 December. The official opening ceremony, held...

Luang Prabang Suspends International New Year, Hmong and Khmu Celebrations

Authorities in Luang Prabang Province have ordered the suspension of International New Year celebrations, as well as Hmong and Khmu traditional festivals amid fears...

Lao-made Products on Show at the “Made in Laos” Fair

Over 200 booths by more than a hundred businesses across Laos are to exhibit their products at the "Made in Laos 2020" fair this...

Laos to Receive Covid-19 Vaccine Next Year

The Department of Communicable Disease Control, under the Ministry of Health, has said in a statement that Laos will receive a vaccine against Covid-19...

Treasury, Star Fintech Ink Deal On Salary Payments Using U-money

On Wednesday, Ms Vanphone Phommasone, Director General of the National Treasury Department, Ministry of Finance, and Mr Luu Manh Ha, General Director of Star...

Lao Airlines Undertakes First C4 Check of Airbus A320

Lao Airlines has undertaken crucial maintenance work on an Airbus A320 for the first time without relying on assistance from foreign entities. Lao Airlines...