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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 Approve More Than 300 New Mining Projects

Laos is considering the approval of 308 new mining investment projects across the country.  Deputy Ministry of Planning and Investment, Ms. Khamchanh Vongsenboun spoke during...

ADB: Laos Has Reformed Business Development, But More Needs To Be Done

Laos' regulatory environment for business development has improved, but more must be done to speed up the country's economic recovery. A new joint report by...

Feasibility Study Underway for Vientiane to Houaphanh Expressway

An expressway linking Vientiane Capital with Houaphanh Province is closer to reality after a feasibility study for the project was announced yesterday. A signing ceremony...

Japan Provides USD 5 Million for UXO Clearance Programs in Laos

Japan is to provide grant aid of USD 5 million for the acceleration of Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) clearance programs in Laos. Exchange Notes for an...

Laos Confirms 1,038 New Cases of Covid-19

Laos has recorded 1,038 cases of Covid-19 across the country today. The National Taskforce for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reported that 2,384 tests were conducted...

Laos Tourism Ministry Proposes Full Reopening

The Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism has sent a proposal for a full reopening of the country to the Prime Minister of Laos...