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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...

Lao President Visits Communist Party Secretary in Chongqing, China

Mr. Thongloun Sisoulith, President of Laos, visited Mr. Yuan Jiajun, Communist Party Secretary of Chongqing, on Monday. During his visit, the Lao president praised Chongqing's...

Laos Inks Another Deal to Send More Workers to South Korea

The Lao government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with South Korea last week to send more Lao nationals to work in the country's...

Fatal Car Crash in Thailand Claims Life of Lao Driver

A Lao national was killed in an accident on Tuesday following his vehicle's collision with a truck in the province of Udon Thani, Thailand....

Xieng Khouang Authorities Arrest 40 People For Illegally Mining Natural Minerals

Xieng Khouang provincial authorities apprehended 40 locals for illegally mining natural minerals earlier this month. After patrolling the Phu Hae area in Paek district, authorities...

Thai Activists Sue Government Agencies for Allegedly Using Pegasus Spyware Against Them

BANGKOK (AP) — Two prominent Thai activists filed a lawsuit on Tuesday accusing the government of using the internationally notorious Pegasus spyware to infiltrate...

Lao Filmmakers Fund 2023 Supports Nine Film Projects

Blue Chair has announced its decision to support nine short film projects through its 2023 Lao Filmmakers Fund (LFF). Starting in 2013, LFF has provided...