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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...

Passport Office Problems Still Ongoing Issue in Laos, Say Locals

Despite repeated promises to reform the slow processing time of passports in the country, residents say there has been no improvement on this front. Locals...

Health Officials Raise Alarm as Dengue Fever Cases Soar in Laos

Health authorities have warned residents to urged precautions after Laos recorded over 2,000 cases of dengue fever until Tuesday. According to the report from the...

Authorities Destroy Fake MSG in Luang Namtha Province

The Department of Industry and Commerce in Luang Namtha province confiscated and destroyed a large pile of Monosodium glutamate (MSG) last week, after finding...

UN Roadmap Outlines Solutions to Cut Global Plastic Pollution

Plastic pollution could reduce by 80 percent by 2040 if countries and companies make deep policy and market shifts using existing technologies, according to...

Thailand, Indonesia Engage in Violent Brawl at SEA Games Football Final

Coaches and players from Thailand and Indonesia started fighting during the final football match at the Southeast Asian Games in Cambodia on Tuesday. According...

Lao-American Athletes Excel at 32nd SEA Games in Cambodia

American athletes of Lao descent represented their homeland at the 32nd Southeast Asian Games 2023 held in Cambodia, with some even winning medals for...