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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...

Food Prices Affect Families in Laos Despite Easing Inflation

Most household incomes are failing to keep pace with inflation in Laos, causing families to cut spending on food, health, and education, according to...

Champasack Soothsayer Gains Cult Following with Miracle Medicine

Residents of Dou village in the Phon Thong district of Champasack Province have lately been drawn to the residence of a self-proclaimed doctor who...

Laos Records 492 Road Accidents in August, Claiming 52 Lives

According to a report by the Traffic Police Department (TPD), Laos saw 492 road accidents in August, which is 68 lesser than the previous...

Lao President Calls for Increased Scientific and Technological Cooperation at G77+China Summit

Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith led the Lao delegation to attend the G77+China summit in Cuba on 15–16 September, where he called for international cooperation...

Laos, Thailand Discusses Building Second Friendship Bridge in Vientiane to Boost Tourism

Laos and Thailand discussed building a new Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge between Vientiane Province and Thailand's Pak Chom District, Loei Province, to boost tourism, at...

PM Sonexay Urges Businesses to Increase Agricultural Production and Reduce Imports

Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone held a meeting with the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and relevant businesses in Vientiane Capital on Friday, 15 September,...