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The Photographer Who Speaks for Laos’ Forests

In the forests of Laos, observation comes before words for Souksamlan “Toun” Laladeth. That idea inspired the title of his debut visual anthology, Where the Forests Have No Words, officially launched on 5 October in Vientiane*.* "People call me a conservation and nature photographer. But really, I'm just a simple person,...

Laos Sets 60 Million-Liter Fuel Reserve Floor, Diversifies Imports, Lao PM Saleumxay Says

Laos will keep domestic fuel reserves at around 60 million liters or more and...

Authorities in Laos detained nearly 10,651 suspects of 31 nationalities in the first nine...

Deported to Laos, US Returnees Find Their Way in an Unfamiliar Home

The men behind a barbecue grill in Vientiane speak English more easily than Lao. Some...

Laos Proposes Overhaul of Narcotics Classifications to Target Unlisted Drugs

Laos is proposing to expand its official list of prohibited narcotics and controlled chemicals...

Laos-Vietnam Trade, Investment Surges as Leaders Eye USD 5 Billion Target

Trade between Laos and Vietnam reached USD 2.6 billion in the first ten months of 2025, a 50 percent rise from last year.  These numbers...

Laos to Establish Ore Inspection Offices to Boost State Revenue

The Lao government has signed an agreement to establish ore inspection offices at seven key border checkpoints, aiming to strengthen quality control of mineral...

Thongtaek Fair Christmas Market 2025 Kicks Off in Vientiane

Vientiane Capital is getting into the holiday spirit as the Thongtaek Fair Christmas Market 2025 opens its doors. The week-long event runs from 4...

Highway Crash Forces Monk to Undergo Leg Amputation During Peace Walk

A Fort Worth-based Lao American Buddhist monk, Maha Dam Phommasan, underwent surgery to amputate his leg after a highway accident on 19 November left...

China to Tax Condoms After Three Decades in Demographic Policy Shift

After three decades of tax-free status, condoms in China will soon be subject to VAT under a new policy aimed at countering the country’s...

Over 500 Women in Attapeu Receive Funding to Boost Nutrition, Household Farming

More than 500 women in Sanamxay district, Attapeu Province, have received over LAK 1.27 billion (USD 58,417) in financial support aimed at improving household...