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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’ First Real Estate Expo Expecting To Draw 40+ Firms To 2-Day Fiesta

The first real estate investment expo in Laos is set to open eyes, hearts, dreams, and pocketbooks at Don Chan Palace Hotel on Friday &...

Luang Namtha, Phongsaly Feeling Earth Move As M4+ Quakes Detected

Earth tremors in Laos north have been reported, with another quake of some 4.0 felt in the early hours of January 16  in Luang Namtha...

Kings For A Day, Pastry Passions Of Lifetimes: Country’s French Patissiers Do La Galette des Rois

From Hotels to Bakehouses and more beyond, representatives the very best of the city's patissiers were on show as the Ambassade de France au Laos hosted annual feast...

Parasports Gold Medallist Pia’s Efforts Recognized by PM on Road to Tokyo2020

Asian Para Games gold medal-winning powerlifter Pia Laophakdee among those to get recognition via Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith on road to Tokyo2020. Well, the festive season...

Nakhon Phanom Ivory Haul & Bokeo SEZ Seizures Evidence of Disturbing Extent of Illegal Wildlife Trade

Thai Police in Nakhon Phanom province have seized 930 items of ivory weighing some 22 kg from a Vietnamese national attempting to bring them across the...

Economic Atlas: Decade of Population Trends Revealed in Laos

Data and analysis illustrating decade-long trends in population as illuminated by Laos' censuses have been released in the form of the Socio-Economic Atlas of the Lao...