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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...

Lao Buddhist Fellowship Organization Cancels New Year Rituals

Laos's highest Buddhist order has decreed that all religious rituals organized for the purpose of pouring water over Buddha statues in temples are to...

World Bank Approves Emergency Financing for Covid-19 Response

The World Bank’s Regional Vice-Presidency of the East Asia and Pacific Region yesterday approved US 18 million for Lao PDR to help the country...

Two New Covid-19 Cases Announced in Laos: Total Now 14

Lao authorities have announced that two new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Vientiane Capital, bringing the total number of cases to 14. The...

Forest Fires Threaten Northern Provinces of Laos

Thousands of hectares of forest in northern Laos has been devastated by forest fires that have yet to be contained. Local authorities say forest fires...

Update On the Returning Lao Laborers in District Quarantine Centers

Dr. Xayphone Nanthaphone, Head of Vientiane Capital's Health Department, discusses the situation regarding the returning Lao laborers in quarantine centers in an interview. Host: How...

Update On The Health of COVID-19 Patients In Vientiane

Director Sanong Thongsana of Mittaphab "150 Bed" Hospital updates the public about the condition of the patients receiving care in Vientiane during an exclusive...