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Houaphanh to Officially Recognize Tai Daeng Singing, Pa Bum Sauce as Cultural Heritage

Houaphanh Province will officially add Pa Bum sauce and Tai Daeng traditional singing as Cultural Heritage on 30 December, said the provincial governor. Located in the northern part of Laos, Houaphanh Province shares borders with Vietnam, Xiengkhouang Province, and Luang Prabang to the west. The province is home to...

Vientiane’s New Bus Project: A Step Forward or a Traffic Gamble?

Additional reporting by Kheuakham Chanlivong In Laos, daily commutes are largely dominated by private vehicles,...

Lao Government Allocates USD 960 Million for 2025 Development Projects

The Ministry of Planning and Investment announced the approval of 746 State investment projects...

Controversial Love Charm Service Goes Viral in Singapore

A Singaporean company is offering a unique 'love ritual' service that promises to bring...

Houaphanh Province to Expand Flight Services Amid Tourism Boom in 2025

Starting January 2025, airlines are set to increase flights to Houaphanh province to accommodate...

Lao Government Introduces Digital Border Fees for Tourists

Starting 1 September, the Lao government began collecting a fee of LAK 10,000 (USD 0.46) from all domestic and international tourists, including group tours...

Lao Youth Shines in International Art Contest

Six Lao students triumphed in the 2024 International Youth Painting Collection and Exhibition in China, securing top honors among entries from eight countries. Held under...

Japan Step Up to Provide Emergency to Provide Emergency Food Stocks For Targeted Relief Efforts

The Embassy of Japan signed an agreement on critical support to Lao’s disaster relief needs and to alleviate food security today. Emergency food stocks...

Vietnam to Ban E-Cigarettes, Heated Tobacco Products in 2025

Vietnam will ban e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products starting in 2025, the National Assembly announced on 30 November. Early next year the country will join...

Chinese Firm to Invest USD 600 Million in Pomelo Production in Laos

A Chinese firm has announced plans to invest USD 600 million in pomelo cultivation and processing in Laos, aiming to strengthen agricultural exports and...

Malaria Cases Rise in Asia Pacific Despite Regional Gains

The Asia Pacific region has seen mixed progress on the road to malaria elimination by 2030. While eight of 20 endemic countries reported a...