On 8 June, authorities in Khammouane Province have officially opened Hidden Hands Cave (Tham Pha Mue) to visitors, marking the launch of a new heritage tourism destination expected to strengthen cultural tourism and raise the province’s international profile.
The opening follows several years of archaeological research conducted by Lao and...
Thailand knows the time of year as Songkran. Cambodia has Chol Chnam Thmey. Myanmar marks the occasion with Thingyan. In Laos, Boun Pi Mai.
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Promising prospects for electric vehicles (EV) in Laos as an agreement signed between power producer ລັດວິສາຫະກິດໄຟຟ້າລາວ EDL and electric-powered vehicle proponents EVLao, The Laotian Times reports.
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Laos has added a new section to its penal code that criminalizes animal abuse.
This section appears in the latest version of the country’s penal code,...
Like wildlife in biological hotspots worldwide, Laos' wild and domesticated elephants alike are facing a time of rapid and significant change, amid increased man-made developments...
Helping farmers in their efforts to adjust to climate change in Laos' Xayaboury Province alongside Lao government partners, The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) was active back...