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Lao, Thai Textile Traditions Meet in Dress at Bangkok Exhibition

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...

Heavy Rainfall Blamed for Rare Earth Reservoir Breach in Houaphanh

Heavy rainfall caused a reservoir used by a rare earth mining company to breach...

Laos, Russian Region of Tatarstan Discuss New Trade Opportunities

Russia’s Republic of Tatarstan wants to expand trade and investment with Laos, with the...

Khammouane Gives Thakhek a New Look With Tourism Upgrades

Khammouane is investing in new cultural landmarks, restoring colonial-era buildings, and upgrading urban infrastructure...

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...

Thailand Sees Widespread Protests in Support of Snubbed PM Candidate

Although Pita Limjaroenrat and his progressive Move Forward Party won in Thailand's May general elections, the parliament voted to deny his second bid to...

Lao Deputy PM Sends Condolences After Devastating Floods in South Korea

At least 46 people lost their lives, and four were declared missing after South Korea was hit with torrential rainfall last weekend, leading to...

Lao PM Calls for ‘De-dollarization’ and Further Regulation of Foreign Currencies

Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone signed a seven-page order on 14 July to ensure that foreign exchange earned through exports and foreign investments, enters the...

Khammouane Provincial Hospital Faces Medicine Shortage

Khammouane Provincial Hospital is currently facing a critical shortage of essential medicines, with patients now being asked to bring their own. In a recent notice...

Thai Constitutional Court Suspends PM Candidate Pita Limjaroenrat from House of Representatives

The Constitutional Court has suspended Pita Limjaroenrat, the leader of the Move Forward Party and a prime ministerial candidate, from his elected position in...

Laos Vows to Expand Nationwide Mobile Phone Coverage by 2025

Lao Ministry of Science and Technology has pledged to increase mobile phone coverage in the country, especially in rural areas by 2025.  Mr. Boviengkham Vongdara,...