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Friday, October 18, 2024
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Interview

Oxfam’s John Samuel Pushes for Inclusivity at ASEAN Forum

At the ASEAN Business Forum in Vientiane on 24 September, John Samuel, Asia Regional Director of Oxfam International, delivered a powerful message on the importance of inclusivity and women's empowerment in Laos's business landscape.  Representing Oxfam—a confederation committed to alleviating global poverty since 1942—Samuel brought eight years of advocacy experience...

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...

Miss International Laos 2024 Shasrikone Prepares for Global Stage in Japan

Shasrikone ‘Lady’ Sasith, an 18-year-old beauty queen, was crowned Miss International Laos 2024 on...

Agroecological Practices Empower Farmers in Xieng Khouang Province

Xieng Khouang, the first province to embrace the Agroecological and Safe Food System Transitions...

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...

Lao-Argentinians Proudly Upkeep Their Identities in South America

Hundreds of thousands of Laotian refugees who escaped the Secret War settled in major Western countries such as the US, France, and Canada, through...

From Hmong Village to Miss Universe: Payengxa Lor’s Journey to Inspire Women

In 2022, a young Hmong woman made history as the first person from her community to win the title of Miss Universe Laos. She...

VIDEO: What Do Muay Lao Kickboxing Fighters Think of Kun Khmer?

The sport of kickboxing at the upcoming SEA Games hosted by Cambodia has been renamed "Kun Khmer" in place of "Muay," a move that...

Vientiane Rescue Speaks Out About Rising Accidents in Post-pandemic Laos

Founder of Vientiane's volunteer emergency service, Sebastien Perret, discusses Vientiane Rescue's operations amid the continued problem of road accidents. Sebastien Perret, Co-Founder of Vientiane...

This Lao Restaurant is One of the Best New Places to Eat in United States

A Laotian restaurant in Minnesota, United States, has been selected as one of the top 15 new places to dine in the country. Eater, a...

Lao-American Professor Discusses Creating Disney’s First Film Set in SE Asia

Dr. Steve Arounsack, the lead cultural advisor for the 2021 Disney film Raya and the Last Dragon, recently visited Laos and spoke to the...