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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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JDB Makes It Easier to Donate to Temples

Joint Development Bank (JDB) is implementing a new way for Buddhist devotees to make merit, allowing merit makers to donate to temples using QR...

Laos Mining Sector Sees Decline Despite Rich Resources

The mining sector in Laos has seen a sharp decline after legislators ordered the suspension of new mining operations in 2016. The mining sector has...

Still No Coronavirus Cases in Laos, 103 and 150 Hospitals on Standby

The new government task force set up to prevent an outbreak of the Coronavirus in Laos has begun its work in preventing and controlling...

Why Laos Has Not Reported Any COVID-19 Cases

UPDATED: 23 March 2020, 9:58pm Laos, officially at least, remains free of the new coronavirus (now deemed by the international medical community as COVID-19). A...

Chinese National Carrying Coronavirus Travels Through Laos

A Chinese national who traveled through Laos has been confirmed to have been carrying the new Coronavirus. According to a document acquired by the Laotian...

Fires, Corpses, Debt Collectors, Unscrupulous Fuel Stations – Lao Social Media

The Laotian Times brings our readers a round-up of some of the most shared topics this past week, based on reach and engagement on...
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