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...
A new expressway linking Vientiane Capital with Champasack Province is closer to reality after a feasibility study for the project has been completed.
The...
Cabinet ministers and National Assembly members held a special meeting yesterday to discuss the country's growing economic problems.
The meeting, co-chaired by Mr. Xaysomphone Phomvihane,...
Since 2016, the Lao government has lost funds in various currencies totaling USD 732 million to corruption, according to a recent report.
The State Inspection...