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Hmong Market Farmers in Tasmania Not Immune to Agriculture Industry Changes

ABC - Farming is what Dee Thao's family is best known for. Members of her Hmong community are familiar to most Tasmanian market-goers looking to buy fresh vegetables on a weekend. For 30 years, Ms Thao has cultivated a plot of land at Richmond on Hobart's outskirts. Together with her husband,...

Empowering Laos’ Deaf Community Through Education and Employment

In Vientiane, a quiet revolution is taking place at local coffee shops where deaf...

Tourists Refused Boarding at Vang Vieng Station, Sparks Online Debate

On 4 February, a now-deleted video shared on Facebook captured a confrontation between tourists...

Climate Crisis in Laos: Heatwaves Threaten Agriculture and Public Health

Despite enduring one of the coldest winters in years, Laos continues to grapple with...

Traditionally-crafted Bamboo Brooms Earn National Recognition

Broom-making is more than just a craft in Bokeo’s Kang village, it’s a long...

From Diplomacy to Sustainability: British Ambassador John Pearson’s Remarkable Tenure in Laos

In an exclusive interview with the Laotian Times, John Pearson, outgoing British Ambassador to Laos, reflects on his four-year diplomatic mission in Laos, sharing...

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...