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Lao Larb Gets Green Light for UNESCO Recognition

Larb is one step closer to becoming part of UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. UNESCO published a draft decision on its website today, recommending that the dish be inscribed under the name “Larb: a culinary symbol of Lao cultural identity.” The official announcement is expected during...

Laos Turns to Community Support as Young People Face Rising Mental Health Pressures

Mental health challenges often go unnoticed in Laos, where people experiencing anxiety and emotional...

Rare Earth Ponds Burst in Houaphanh, Villages Halt River Use Pending Inspections

Village authorities along the Nam Vaen and Nam Xam rivers have told residents to...

Lao Scholar Draws on History to Explore What Makes a Country ‘Great’

In many Lao communities, temples are among the cleanest places around. People sweep the...

Muddy Nam Song River Raises Public Doubts Over Official Explanation

Vang Vieng’s Nam Song River has been muddy for weeks, but many residents are...

Japan’s Abandoned Baby Monkey Punch-kun Goes Viral, Has the World in Tears

Punch-kun, a six-month-old Japanese macaque abandoned at birth, has captured millions of hearts worldwide, and global attention, as he transitions from clutching an orange...

Agricultural Exports via First Lao–Thai Friendship Bridge Top USD 9.7 Million in January

Agricultural exports moving through the First Lao–Thai Friendship Bridge (Nong Khai–Vientiane) exceeded USD 9.7 million in January, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and...

Laos Signs Deal with South Korean Firm for 100 MW Solar Project in Oudomxay

On 11 February, Laos’ state electricity enterprise has signed an agreement with a South Korean private company to explore the development of a 100-megawatt...

Khammouane Authorities Arrest 13 Over Factory Power Cable Theft Ring

Khammouane police have arrested 13 people accused of carrying out a series of power cable thefts at factories across the province, along with one...

January Trade Surplus Marks Sharp Rebound from Year-Earlier Deficit

Laos began 2026 on stronger footing, with exports rising to USD 886.7 million in January, up 36 percent from the same month last year....

Water Shortage in Vientiane Slows Tap Water Supply, Officials Say

The Vientiane Water Supply State Enterprise has warned residents that the onset of the dry season is causing low water levels at the city’s...