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...
Social Media Users Demand Intensified Efforts Against Drug Smuggling Networks in Northern Laos
Social media users voiced mounting concern over the escalating problem of drug trafficking following the recent confiscation of a significant quantity of amphetamines in...
Fake Facebook Pages Dupe Travelers, Target See Stars & Forest Resort in Thailand
The proliferation of counterfeit accounts on Facebook has raised alarms among social media users, particularly following several accounts of Lao nationals who fell prey...
Lao Authorities Clarify Passport Violation in Viral Exit Fee Video
In response to a viral video exposing an alleged imposition of an excessive exit fee of THB 5000 (around USD 142.37) on a Thai...
Local Authorities Host Seminar to Address Noise Pollution in Vientiane Capital
The Department of Information, Culture, and Tourism of Vientiane Capital, Laos, hosted a seminar on 26 October to discuss ways to solve noise pollution...
USAID Okard Celebrates Success in Promoting Disability-Inclusive Development in Laos
On 11-13 October, Acting USAID Country Representative to Laos Kevin Smith and Deputy Director General of the Department of Policy for Devotees, Persons with...
Lao Football Team Prepares for 2026 World Cup, Ends First Match With a Draw
The Lao football team is preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. On 9 October, the Lao Football Federation announced the names of the 23...