In many Lao communities, temples are among the cleanest places around. People sweep the grounds, tend to the gardens, and take care of the buildings. There is a shared understanding that these places are sacred, belong to everyone, and that caring for them is a collective responsibility.
But why doesn't...
Authorities in Pakse have introduced a temporary free public bus service to help residents cope with ongoing fuel shortages and rising fuel prices affecting...
Laos' Prime Minister has ordered government ministries to cut back on in-person meetings, introduce rotating work shifts, and begin transitioning state vehicles to electric.
This...
On 6 March, Xaysomboun Province signed a deal with two private companies for the development of two 5-megawatt solar power projects, advancing the province’s...
A Mekong riverbank protection project in Thakhek, Khammouane Province is progressing toward completion, reaching over 60 percent completion, official reports
The project is a part...
A road construction project linking two northern provinces, Bokeo and Xayabouly, has reached 30 percent completion, according to officials following a recent inspection.
On 8...
