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...
Authorities in Oudomxay Province, northern Laos, have announced plans to expand railway services and free up land for investment around the region's three Laos-China...
On 31 July, the Bank of the Lao PDR (BoL) suspended applications for new non-bank financial institutions in Vientiane Capital.
Effective from the announcement date...
Heavy rain in recent days has caused flooding, rising river levels, and infrastructure impacts across several provinces, while Lao authorities warn that more rainfall...
On 1 August, Vientiane authorities arrested 63 people on suspicion of involvement in an alleged telecommunications fraud network during coordinated raids across six locations...
Lao authorities have warned social media users against posting content that damages the reputation of police officers and state institutions after three recent cases...
