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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 as it works to attract more visitors. The latest addition is a new Khaen-themed roundabout along Route 13 South, near the main access road to the Third Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge. The project, worth LAK 3.8 billion...

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 Larb Gets Green Light for UNESCO Recognition

Larb is one step closer to becoming part of UNESCO’s Representative List of the...

Laos Turns to Community Support as Young People Face Rising Mental Health Pressures

Mental health challenges often go unnoticed in Laos, where people experiencing anxiety and emotional...

Rare Earth Ponds Burst in Houaphanh, Villages Halt River Use Pending Inspections

Village authorities along the Nam Vaen and Nam Xam rivers have told residents to...

The Taste of Tradition: Manda de Laos

Homemade flavors combine with world heritage natural charm.   Opening with a splash on Luang Prabang’s culinary scene in 2015, Maison Dalabua’s sister restaurant Manda de...

BBC 100 Women 2018: Laos’ Rugby Trailblazer Lao Khang Listed

Laos' national women's rugby captain, star player turned development officer in the country's rural province of Xieng Khouang, Ms Lao Khang has been one of...

Inflight Magazine Offers Special Advertising Discount for Lao Products

Champa Meuanglao, the official inflight magazine of Lao Airlines, is offering a special promotion to Lao businesses that create and sell their own products....

Dreams Woven in Silk: The Sakoun Lao Story

Lost in the glittery world of her mother’s old magazines, Malathip Phenglamphan took a keen interest in embroidery and design from an early age....

Art + Altitude: Elevations Takes Exploration of Laos’ Depth of Artistic Forms, Inspirations to New Heights

by Julia Case-Levine Traditional practices accompany contemporary trends in Depths, the inaugural exhibit of Elevations, a non-profit art initiative launched this month in the Southeast Asian...

Securing Laos’ First Animal Sanctuary for Aged & Infirm Pet & Domestic Furries Sees Friends Flocking to Ball for Wall

Hey smart ladies and gents! Animal lovers!! All friends of the fur in Laos!!! Vimaan Suan Foundation and Crowne Plaza Vientiane jointly present FurBall 2018, a fundraiser...