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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 Confirms First Covid-19 Cases

Updated: March 24, 2020 (22:01) Laos has confirmed its first two cases of the new coronavirus (Covid-19). Lao Vice Minister of Health, Dr. Phouthone Muongpak, also Deputy...

Laos Only ASEAN Nation Yet To Confirm Covid-19

Laos is now the only remaining ASEAN nation yet to report a confirmed case of Covid-19 infection following Myanmar's announcement of two cases. As the...

Defense Against COVID-19, Crying Man – This Week in Social Media

Here is an updated list of some of the most shared topics in the Lao social media this past week, based on reach and...

Thousands of Lao Laborers Working in Thailand Return Home

Thousands of Lao laborers working in Thailand have swamped border checkpoints, hoping to return home before borders officially close. The government of Laos has also...

Laos Enters De Facto Lockdown Amid Global Coronavirus Outbreak

Laos is poised to enter a de facto lockdown as borders, entry and exit points begin to close across the country, with Lao citizens...

Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Foundation Donate Medical Supplies to 10 More Asian Nations

The Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Foundation today announced plans to donate much-needed medical supplies to 10 more countries in Asia to help the...