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...
Motorists in Vientiane Capital have reported broken or malfunctioning traffic lights throughout the city's main districts.
Some sets of traffic lights in Vientiane Capital have...
Cambodia has launched a program to encourage foreign investment that offers a ten-year visa and other benefits to those who invest in the country.
Khmer...
The Mekong River Commission (MRC) has urged the six countries along the Mekong River to maximize the advantages of hydropower projects while minimizing their...
Year-on-year inflation in Laos increased to 23.6 percent in June, according to the latest statistics from the Lao Statistics Bureau.
Vientiane Times reports that the...
The Government of Laos has greenlit a feasibility study for a railway project that would link Vientiane Capital with Thakhek, in Khammouane Province.
Lao Economic...
