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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...

Vietnam to Resume Flights to Safe Countries Including Laos

Vietnam is to resume flights between countries that have been free of Covid-19 cases for 30 days, with Laos in a list of priority...

All 19 Covid-19 Patients in Laos Have Fully Recovered

All 19 Covid-19 patients in Laos have now recovered from the virus, with the final patient discharged from hospital today. The final patient, Case 8,...

US Suspends Visas for Citizens of Laos

The United States Government has discontinued issuance of certain visas for citizens of Laos and nationals applying in Laos after a disagreement regarding the...

Ministry of Labor Orders Employers to Pay Wages Despite Pandemic

The Lao Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare has instructed employers to ensure workers are fairly compensated despite an economic downturn due to the...

Two More Covid-19 Patients Discharged in Laos, One Remaining

Another two Covid-19 patients have been discharged from Mittaphab Hospital in Vientiane Capital, leaving one patient remaining in medical care. The National Taskforce Committee for...

Laos Reports No New Covid-19 Cases for 50 Days

Laos has confirmed no new cases of Covid-19 for 50 consecutive days, with the total number of cases remaining at 19. As Laos reaches the...