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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...
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Laos, Russian Region of Tatarstan Discuss New Trade Opportunities

Russia’s Republic of Tatarstan wants to expand trade and investment with Laos, with the...
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Khammouane Gives Thakhek a New Look With Tourism Upgrades

Khammouane is investing in new cultural landmarks, restoring colonial-era buildings, and upgrading urban infrastructure...
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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...
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Suspect Arrested in Connection to Patuxay Murder

Lao police have made an arrest in connection to a murder at Patuxay Park caught on CCTV earlier this week. The body of an elderly...

Government Orders Temporary Closure of All Private Hospitals in Laos

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has ordered the closure of all private hospitals and clinics in the country. URGENT UPDATE: The Ministry of Health has...

10th Case of Covid-19 Confirmed in Laos

A tenth case of Covid-19 infection has been confirmed in Vientiane Capital. The latest patient to test positive for Covid-19 is a 21-year-old woman from...

Mass Media Department Launches Official COVID-19 Website

The Lao Government has launched an official website for the purpose of informing the public on issues related to the COVID-19 crisis in Laos. As...

Taskforce Launches Fundraising Campaign to Combat COVID-19

The Lao Government has opened a donation channel for all those looking to contribute financially to the fight against the outbreak of COVID-19. The National...

Laos Puts the Brakes on April Fools’ During Covid-19 Pandemic

Laos has announced that posting or sharing April Fools' Day jokes about Covid-19 is now punishable by law. According to the Mass Media Department Facebook...
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