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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 to Experience Stunted Economic Growth amid Coronavirus Pandemic

As a result of the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, Laos' Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is expected to rise by only 3.3 percent in...

Covid-19 Hotline Overwhelmed By Non-COVID-19 Inquiries

The national Covid-19 hotline in Laos has been overwhelmed by calls unrelated to the coronavirus, including prank calls and inquiries about other health conditions. The...

Two Covid-19 Patients Discharged From Hospital in Luang Prabang

Two more Covid-19 patients have been discharged from hospital in Laos, this time in the northern province of Luang Prabang. According to a press release...

Lao Airlines Appoints New President

National flag carrier Lao Airlines has appointed Mr. Khamla Phommavanh as its new president under the supervision of the Ministry of Public Works and...

MRC: Premature to Blame Chinese Dams for Mekong Drought

The Mekong River Commission has said that a new study blaming the drought which struck Mekong countries last year on Chinese dams is 'premature,'...

Lockdown Breakdown? Vientiane Population Takes to the Road

Residents of Vientiane Capital have taken to the road following the end of the Lao New Year holiday, despite an order from the Prime...