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Wednesday, February 5, 2025
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Interview

Traditionally-crafted Bamboo Brooms Earn National Recognition

Broom-making is more than just a craft in Bokeo’s Kang village, it’s a long standing tradition that has been passed down for generations.  On 24 January, this dedication was officially recognized when the Women’s Broom Crafting Group in Kang Village received the One District, One Product (ODOP) Badge.  For years, local...

Tanu Vannasin: From School Competitions to Laos’ National Music Stage

Tanu has been singing his whole life. Born and raised in Vientiane, this popular...

French Ambassador Visits Holiday Inn Vientiane to Explore Schneider Electric’s Energy Solutions

French Ambassador to Laos, Siv Leng Chhuor, visited the Holiday Inn & Suites Vientiane,...

Oxfam’s John Samuel Pushes for Inclusivity at ASEAN Forum

At the ASEAN Business Forum in Vientiane on 24 September, John Samuel, Asia Regional...

New Film ‘The Heart of Teacher’ Honors Teachers in Rural Laos

"The Heart of Teacher" (Nuan Saeng), the second Lao film of 2024, fresh out...

Agroecological Practices Empower Farmers in Xieng Khouang Province

Xieng Khouang, the first province to embrace the Agroecological and Safe Food System Transitions (ASSET) program funded by the French Agency for Development (AFD)...

Lao Actress Noutnapha Soydala Takes International Spotlight in Thai Sci-Fi Epic ‘Taklee Genesis’

Lao actress Noutnapha “Nout” Soydala, makes her international debut in Taklee Genesis, a Thai sci-fi film hitting theaters today, 12 September. This is the first...

Yoyo Laos Sauce Spices Up the World Stage with New Laos Production Hub

Yoyo Laos Sauce is making a significant leap onto the global stage. Originally produced in Yorkshire, UK, by Lao-British couple Frazer and Hatsadee “Yoyo”...

Lao Students Bag 13 Medals at Singapore Math Olympiad

For the first time, Lao students have made history by winning thirteen medals at the Singapore International Math Olympiad Challenge (SIMOC). Competing against 2,231...

Adapting to Adversity: How Lao Citizens Cope with Economic Challenges

Over the past four years, starting with the onset of COVID-19 in 2019, Laos has experienced a significant economic shift. The current economic woes,...

Jessica Mudditt Chronicles Her Journey Through Southeast Asia in New Memoir

It was the early 2000s when Jessica Mudditt spent months wandering through Southeast Asia, immersing herself in the stories of locals, channeling the spirit...