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 Food and Drug Department (FDD) has banned the import, sale, distribution, advertising, and use of five cosmetic brands after finding that they entered...
Business and labor experts met in Vientiane on 3 September to discuss standard guidelines for responsible business operations.
The meeting, led by The Lao National...
Laos and Kazakhstan are exploring new railway and logistics links that could open a trade route between Southeast Asia, Central Asia and Europe.
Lao President...
Champasak authorities assumed full management and preservation of the Vat Phou UNESCO World Heritage site on 1 September.
This transition follows the expiration of private...
President Thongloun Sisoulith attended the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Plus Meeting in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, from 31 August to 1 September, calling for stronger multilateral...