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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 Airlines Plane Loses Wheel During Landing, No Injuries Reported

Lao Airlines has issued a statement regarding its plane that lost a wheel while landing on Saturday afternoon. The ATR 72-500 plane was flying from...

Serial Jewel Thief Arrested in Joint Lao-Thai Sting Operation

Police in Thailand apprehended a thief from Laos on Saturday, who was suspected of robbing numerous jewelry stores in Vientiane Capital this year. Silasone...

German Embassy, Proud To Be Us Advocate LGBTQI+ Inclusion at Workplace in Laos

Last week, the Embassy of Germany in Laos and Proud To Be Us organized a policy dialogue titled Inclusion of All People at Work...

Honorary Consul of Laos to Switzerland, Guido Käppeli Passes Away at 79

Guido Käppeli, a Swiss businessman who served as the honorary consul of Laos to Switzerland for over two decades, passed away on 22 May...

Canada Funds New Medical Equipment for Treating Jaundice in Newborns in Laos

The Government of Canada recently provided financial aid for the purchase of new equipment to help treat jaundice among newborns at the Lao Friends...

Laos Gears Up to Launch Ambitious Tourism Campaign, Visit Laos Year 2024

The country is currently getting ready to launch the Visit Laos Year 2024 campaign to attract more visitors and boost its tourism sector. A...