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 International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that Laos’ economy will expand by 4.5 percent in 2026, supported by stronger exports, rising tourism, foreign...
Laos is intensifying efforts to attract investment from China’s Yunnan province as the two nations work to strengthen trade, transport links, and broader economic...
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 36 million financing package to strengthen technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in Laos,...
The government has greenlighted a nationwide overhaul of local governance, approving the establishment of 640 new sub-districts, or Tasseng, which will replace villages as...
