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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...

China Starts New Freight Train Route from Chongqing to ASEAN

The first freight train from the Southwest province of Chongqing arrived in Malaysia on Thursday on a new route to reduce the expenses and...

United States of America To Rejoin UNESCO In July

The United States of America has decided to rejoin UNESCO in July 2023, based on a concrete financing plan, according to UNESCO Director-General, Audrey...

Netizens Question Suicide Ruling in Notorious Jewel Thief’s Death in Custody

Social media users have questioned the death of an infamous Lao jewelry thief found dead in a prison cell in Vientiane Capital after images...

Cambodian Leader Says People Who Don’t Vote Will Be Barred From Being Candidates in Future Elections

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodia’s long-serving leader said Tuesday his government will amend the country’s election law to bar anyone who fails to...

Oldest Human Fossils, Dating Back 86,000 Years, Found in Laos in Breakthrough Discovery

A team of researchers has discovered fossilized human skull and leg bone fragments from the Tam Pà Ling cave, Houaphanh province, that date back...

Lao Movie ‘The Signal’ Named Among Top 5 Must-See Films at Shanghai Film Festival

In an exciting development for the Lao film industry, the much-anticipated film, "The Signal", has been highlighted as one of the five must-see films...