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...
The Mekong riverside night market near Chao Anouvong Park in Vientiane Capital will undergo renovations in May.
Despite the ongoing refurbishment work, the night...
Vegetable prices in Laos have increased following Lao New Year celebrations primarily due to the country’s soaring inflation rate.
Lao Economic Daily reports that some...
According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), China and India together are forecast to generate about half of global growth this year.
Asia and the...
BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s ruling military council on Wednesday said it was releasing more than 2,100 political prisoners as a humanitarian gesture. Thousands more...
