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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...

Laos-China Railway Construction Faces Unique Challenges

The Laos-China Railway construction project is progressing well but is not without its fair share of challenges, according to officials in charge of the...

Cambodia Provides 2 Million Face Masks to Laos

Cambodia has provided two million face masks and other medical supplies to Laos to assist the country in its fight Covid-19. Xinhua reports that Cambodian...

Laos Among 15 Nations to Sign RCEP, World’s Biggest Trade Pact

Laos, China, and thirteen other countries have agreed to establish the RCEP, the largest free-trade bloc in the world, comprising nearly a third of...

RHB APPOINTS NEW GROUP CHIEF ECONOMIST

RHB Banking Group (“RHB”) announces the appointment of Dr. Sailesh Kumar Jha as Group Chief Economist, effective today, 5 November 2020. Dr Jha will...

Government Approves Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Expressway

The Government of Laos has given the green light for a planned Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang expressway, reducing travel time between the two...

Sisters Arrested for Selling Stolen Lease Vehicles

Authorities have arrested two sisters in Vientiane Capital for selling stolen lease vehicles. According to a report by the Vientiane Capital Department of Public Security,...