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...
National Road No. 22, commonly known as Phou Kao Lak, which traverses this notorious mountain stretch connecting Vientiane and Luang Prabang provinces, reopened on...
Laos' State Audit Office audited 154 targets in 2025, hitting 100 percent of its annual plan and recovering LAK 5,303.17 billion (approximately USD 244...
Top officials from Laos, Vietnam, and Thailand met in Pakse on 3 April to revive East-West Economic Corridor, a 1,450-kilometer route linking the region.
With...
Tap water has not been running for over a month in Khamngoy village, Vientiane’s Xaysettha district, residents noticed.
But that’s not the only affected area.
“The...
Savannakhet authorities are urging simple and responsible Pi Mai Lao celebrations this year, warning against unnecessary spending as economic pressure continues.
In a notice issued...
