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ChildFund Bids Farewell to Laos After 14 Years

After 14 years of development work in Laos, ChildFund in Laos held its close-out ceremony today in Vientiane. The event recognised the organisation's dedication and the contributions it made to local communities. Key stakeholders, including government representatives, ChildFund Australia board members, partners, donors, staff, and representatives of the projects’...

Top TikTok Trends from Southeast Asia in 2024

This year, TikTok exploded across the internet like never before. As 2024 comes to...

Police Implements Stricter Road Safety Measures During New Year Celebration

As the New Year approaches, the Vientiane Police Department has issued a set of...

Houaphanh to Officially Recognize Tai Daeng Singing, Pa Bum Sauce as Cultural Heritage

Houaphanh Province will officially add Pa Bum sauce and Tai Daeng traditional singing as...

Vientiane’s New Bus Project: A Step Forward or a Traffic Gamble?

Additional reporting by Kheuakham Chanlivong In Laos, daily commutes are largely dominated by private vehicles,...

Indonesia Eyes Further Cooperation with Laos

Hydropower, tourism, potassium, and medical treatment are among the sectors Indonesia has its eye on for prospective cooperation with Laos, based on the Lao...

Thousands of Cubic Metres Veneer Legitimate for Export

More than 12,456 cubic metres of veneer exports have been permitted despite the government prohibiting the export of all types of unfinished wooden products. The...

Seno Grilled Chicken Area Plans to Become Rest Stop for Region

The Seno area of Savannakhet province, known for its famous grilled chicken or pingkai Seno (Seno grilled chicken), has plans to be moved as...

Public Warned to Be on Alert after Mekong River Rise

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment's Meteorology and Hydrology Department has warned people who live along the banks of the Mekong River from...

The Easy Life in Laos: Sip, Read and Relax at L’Etranger Books and Tea

L’Etranger Books and Tea is a great little treehouse-style refuge from the heat of the day. The city’s first licensed bookshop, it was founded...

Pokémon Go Players in Southeast Asia Have Been Warned to Avoid Land Mines

The advice applies to Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. The U.S. State Department has warned players of Pokémon Go in Southeast Asia to be careful, in...