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Lao Larb Gets Green Light for UNESCO Recognition

Larb is one step closer to becoming part of UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. UNESCO published a draft decision on its website today, recommending that the dish be inscribed under the name “Larb: a culinary symbol of Lao cultural identity.” The official announcement is expected during...

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...

Lao Scholar Draws on History to Explore What Makes a Country ‘Great’

In many Lao communities, temples are among the cleanest places around. People sweep the...

Muddy Nam Song River Raises Public Doubts Over Official Explanation

Vang Vieng’s Nam Song River has been muddy for weeks, but many residents are...

Lao Magazines Still Relevant, Despite Digital Onslaught

Almost a decade ago, Lao magazines were the hottest thing and a preferred medium for educated and savvy, urban professionals and public servants. Filled with intriguing content, titles like Mahason and...

Made For The Movies – The Luang Prabang Film Festival Story

For a tiny town famous the world over for being sleepy and laid-back, Luang Prabang sure does know how to host a festival. If you’ve...

Phongsavanh Group to Hold Share in Khonkaen Airlines

Khonkaen Airlines could become a reality if a three-way joint venture between Phongsavanh Group of Laos, Mekong Group from Singapore, and the Khon Kaen...

OnePay Kicks Cash to the Curb in Laos

Cash is king in Laos, but the crown might soon be toppled as OnePay sparks a revolution. Walking the streets of Laos with a pocket...

Luang Prabang Film Festival Selects 10 Projects for 2017 Talent Lab

28 November 2017 -- The Luang Prabang Film Festival (LPFF) has selected 10 projects from across Southeast Asia to participate in its 2017 Talent...

Villagers Use Crowdsourced Funding to Pave Their Own Road

Laos doesn't have too many pristinely paved roads. While there are a few diamonds in the rough, many of the roads are not built to...