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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...

Electricity Du Laos Reports Electricity Theft Worth USD 5 Million

Electricity Du Laos (EDL) has reported financial losses of over LAK 100 billion or about USD 5 million due to electricity theft from Bitcoin...

Lao, Chinese Troops Organize Rare Military Exercise in Laos

The Chinese People's Liberation Army's Southern Theater Command and the Lao People's Armed Forces are conducting a joint military exercise this month in Laos. According...

Laos to Expect Rain, Hailstorms Across Nation This Week

All parts of Laos will experience some rain and thunderstorm throughout the week, according to a recent report from the Department of Meteorology and...

Laos Exports 3 Million Tons of Agricultural Products in First Quarter of 2023

The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry in Laos has exported over three million tons of agricultural products in the first three months of 2023. Bounchan...

Inflation Limits Lao Families’ Recovery From COVID-19, Says New World Bank Report

While economic activity has recently picked up in Laos, the rising cost of living is having a widespread negative impact, with poorer families most...

Lao Government Issues 21,000 Land Deeds in 2022

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources announced the total revenue generated from land deed issuance in the past year at the annual summary...