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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...

ASEAN Sustainable Tourism Solutions Expo to be Held on 6–7 November 2020

The Sustainable Tourism Solutions Expo welcomed several hundred visitors at their respective events in Luang Prabang and Vientiane over the past two years, as...

Government Inspection Authority Reveals Unauthorized Land Concessions

Authorities in Laos have discovered concessions granted on state land in four provinces without evidence of formal agreements. Chairman of the Government Inspection Authority,...

California Authorities No Closer to Solving Laotian Marijuana Killings

Authorities in Calfornia, United States, have not provided further clues regarding the mysterious killings of seven Lao nationals at an illegal marijuana growing operation...

Accomplice Arrested In Sex Crime Case, Chinese National At Large

Authorities in Laos have arrested the accomplice of a Chinese man wanted for sexual misconduct and pornography, while the main suspect remains at large. An...

Laos Expects 3.3 Percent Economic Growth Despite Covid-19

The government of Laos has said it expects economic growth of 3.3 percent this year despite the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. Prime Minister Thongloun...

Vientiane’s Tanmixay to Sikeuth Road 97 percent Complete

The road construction project connecting Tanmixay Village with Sikeuth Village in Vientiane Capital is now 97 percent complete. The road surface has now been...