Seminar Aims to Tackle Misinformation, Strengthens Journalistic Integrity
On 8 August, the Ministry of Culture, Information, and Tourism hosted a seminar as part of Lao Media Day to address the escalating issue of misinformation on social media. The event highlighted the key role of journalists in combating fake news and emphasized the need for accurate reporting in...
Chinese Girl Sparks Debate After Entering Global Math Contest Finals
Jiang Ping, a 17-year-old student in China, has sparked debate on mathematics and education...
Miss Universe Laos 2024: First Woman from Houaphanh to Compete on Global Stage
Phiranya “Miepooh” Thipphomvong, 28, from Houaphanh Province, has been crowned Miss Universe Laos 2024....
Largest Buddha Statue Unearthed in Laos Sparks Viral Debate Over Ownership Among Mekong River Nations
The recent discovery of the largest Buddha statue ever found in Laos, standing at...
Water Supply Factory in Luang Prabang Announces 35-Day Closure, Sparking Residents’ Outcry
As per the initial announcement by the Water Supply State Enterprise Luang Prabang, the...
TikTok Sues US to Block Law That Could Ban Social Media Platform
TikTok and its Chinese parent company filed a lawsuit on 7 May challenging a new American law that would ban the popular video-sharing app...
Winner of USD 1.3 Billion Powerball Jackpot is Immigrant From Laos
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — One of the winners of a USD 1.3 billion Powerball jackpot this month is an immigrant from Laos who has had...
Bank of Laos Issues Warning on Counterfeit Currency Circulation
The Bank of Laos has issued a public alert regarding the circulation of counterfeit currency, specifically targeting LAK 50,000 notes from 2004. This illicit...
Scammers Prey on WhatsApp, Facebook Users with Fake Lottery Offers
Xieng Khouang Provincial authorities have issued a public warning following reports of individuals falling victim to a fraudulent lottery scheme. The provincial Public Security...
TikTok May Be Banned in the US. Here’s What Happened When India Did It
NEW DELHI (AP) — The hugely popular Chinese app TikTok may be forced out of the U.S., where a measure to outlaw the video-sharing app...
Image on Social Media Reveals Drastic Transformation of Phou Kong Khao Forest Area
In a Facebook post originally shared by Thongkhoon Sayalath, an image depicts a stark comparison of the Phou Kong Khao conservation forest area, in...