All News

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 Announces First COVID-19 Recovery

Laos has just announced its first patient to have recovered from COVID-19. On 14 April, The Ministry of Health's Centre of Information and Education for...

Lockdown Travel Pass Fees Waived Under New Notice

A new notice issued by the Prime Minister's Office has officially prohibited the collection of administrative fees for the issuance of lockdown 'travel passes'...

One of the 19 Confirmed COVID-19 Patients Tests Negative

The National Taskforce Committee announced in a press briefing that among the 19 confirmed COVID-19 patients currently in the state's care, one from Vientiane...

Government Imposes Temporary Ban On Sale of Alcoholic Beverages During Pi Mai

The Lao government has just ordered the temporary nationwide ban on the sale and distribution of all alcoholic beverages in Laos. A notice has just...

Police: Residents Should Fear the Virus More than the Law

Police have issued a statement via their official television channel on the question of whether or not Lao New Year parties of under ten...

Government Debunks Photographs of COVID-19 Patients As Fake

The Lao government has publicly debunked misinformation about the identities of COVID-19 patients in Laos. The Mass Media Department of the Ministry of Information, Culture,...