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The Photographer Who Speaks for Laos’ Forests

In the forests of Laos, observation comes before words for Souksamlan “Toun” Laladeth. That idea inspired the title of his debut visual anthology, Where the Forests Have No Words, officially launched on 5 October in Vientiane*.* "People call me a conservation and nature photographer. But really, I'm just a simple person,...

Laos Sets 60 Million-Liter Fuel Reserve Floor, Diversifies Imports, Lao PM Saleumxay Says

Laos will keep domestic fuel reserves at around 60 million liters or more and...

Authorities in Laos detained nearly 10,651 suspects of 31 nationalities in the first nine...

Deported to Laos, US Returnees Find Their Way in an Unfamiliar Home

The men behind a barbecue grill in Vientiane speak English more easily than Lao. Some...

Laos Proposes Overhaul of Narcotics Classifications to Target Unlisted Drugs

Laos is proposing to expand its official list of prohibited narcotics and controlled chemicals...

Laos to Host SEA Games in 2029  

Laos has been nominated to host the 38th Southeast Asia Games in 2029. According to a report by Vientiane Times, Cambodia will host the 32nd...

Laos Cabinet and National Assembly Meet to Discuss Economic Woes

Cabinet ministers and National Assembly members held a special meeting yesterday to discuss the country's growing economic problems. The meeting, co-chaired by Mr. Xaysomphone Phomvihane,...

World’s Longest Glass Bridge Near Completion in Vietnam

On 30 April, Vietnam’s national holiday of Reunification Day, a glass bridge spanning more than 630 meters will open to tourists. At 200 meters...

Government of Japan and UNFPA partners to launch a Safer Cities Initiative

The government of Japan pledged 833,333 USD to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) to implement: Safer Cities: Interventions against Covid-19 focusing on WASH...

State Inspection Authority: USD 732 Million Lost to Corruption Since 2016  

Since 2016, the Lao government has lost funds in various currencies totaling USD 732 million to corruption, according to a recent report. The State Inspection...

Myanmar Government Denies Shortage as Motorists Queue for Fuel

Myanmar's energy ministry has denied rumors that the country is facing a fuel shortage despite long queues of motorists forming at petrol pumps. The military-controlled...