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...
An increase in travel ahead of the Lao New Year holiday has caused mayhem at ticketing offices along the Laos-China Railway.
Lengthy queues formed at...
Laos' year-on-year inflation rate increased to 8.5 percent in March, the highest recorded in some years.
According to information provided by the Bank of Laos,...
An extension of the Laos-Thailand Railway between Thanaleng Station and inner Vientiane is expected to be complete by June this year.
An update on the...
Mekong River Commission Secretariat CEO Dr. Anoulak Kittikhoun sounded the alarm about the unprecedented challenge now facing the river on "Mekong Day."
In his speech...
The National Assembly of Laos met yesterday for a special brainstorming session to address the country's economic problems.
The brainstorming session was chaired by Mr....
