Entertainment

Little Lao Culture Bar Celebrates Second Anniversary in Luang Prabang

On 5–6 June, Little Lao Culture Bar celebrated its second anniversary by bringing together some of Asia’s most influential bars and bartenders for a landmark event in Luang Prabang that united award-winning hospitality professionals from across the region. The event welcomed six internationally recognized bars and prominent figures from Asia’s...

Jojo Miracle Brings Lao Music to International Stage in Manila

A return to the stage after years away from releasing music has taken Lao...

Thailand, Cambodia Resume Direct Talks as ASEAN Pushes for De-escalation

Thailand and Cambodia agreed to continue direct negotiations and restore bilateral mechanisms during talks...

Laos to Host Its First-Ever World Bodybuilding Championships in December

Laos will host the 17th World Bodybuilding Championships, a first in the country's sport...

Xayaburi Cracks Down on Shirtless Celebrations, Roadside Water Guns, Inappropriate Behavior

Authorities in Xieng Hon district, Xayaburi Province, have issued a notice outlining strict rules...

Indian Drama a Surprise Hit in Laos and Thailand

Indian biographical crime drama, Gangubai Kathiawadi, has proven a surprise hit on Netflix among viewers in Thailand and Laos. The film, which stars Indian actress...

Thailand to Push for Mango Sticky Rice UNESCO Listing

Thailand is to push for UNESCO heritage listing for mango sticky rice following international interest in the dish after 19-year-old Thai rapper Milli was...

Thai Government Provides 300 Scholarships to Lao Students 

The Thai government is to provide scholarships for more than 300 students from Laos to study in Thailand.  Lao Minister of Education and Sports, Prof....

More Factories Begin Producing Molnupiravir Covid-19 Medication in Laos

The government of Laos has authorized three more pharmaceutical factories to produce Molnupiravir to treat Covid-19 patients across the country. Director-General of Food and Drug...

“depa” Proudly Presents New Normal Market

The Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa) organized “Transform Market Showcase 2022”, announcing its success on the ongoing project “Transform: New-normal Market” that equips SMEs,...

Laos Bans Two Songs Containing Sexually Explicit Lyrics

Authorities in Laos have banned two songs published on social media in December 2021, citing sexually explicit lyrics in violation of the Law on...