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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...

Laos to Celebrate Belated IDAHOBIT Day During Pride Month

Laos is to officially celebrate International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT Day) for the first time during Pride Month this year. The Ministry...

Laos Struggles as Forest Coverage Hits Record Low

Laos' forest coverage has reached a record low of 40%, prompting the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry to implement conservation measures and rejuvenation plans...

Laos Lacks Heat Action Plan to Combat Recurring Heatwaves

Climate change caused by humans has made the recent heatwave that hit Laos, Thailand, India, and Bangladesh 30 times more likely to happen. But...

Ex-UN Head Ban Calls for More Diplomatic Pressure on Myanmar’s Military Leaders

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Wednesday that he was communicating with authorities in military-run Myanmar as well as...

Two Women From Philippines Intercepted on Trafficking Route to Laos

Two women who pretended to be seafarers were stopped by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) at Clark International Airport in the Philippines while they...

Renewable Energy Surges, Driven by Solar Boom and High Fuel Prices, Report Finds

BERLIN (AP) — The world is set to add a record amount of renewable electricity capacity this year as governments and consumers seek to...