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Will InDrive Return? App Blocked Across Laos Amid Legal and Technical Turmoil

On 28 May, the popular taxi application InDrive became suddenly inaccessible to customers and drivers in Laos. The sudden disruption quickly sparked confusion and concern among the public, with many questioning whether InDrive would be permanently shut down in Laos. Amid the uncertainty, InDrive Laos addressed the issue on its official...

Laos Marks IDAHOBIT with Growing Focus on Inclusion and Youth Voices

Laos marked the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) on 27 May,...

OP-ED: Honoring Lao Midwives, Heroes of Maternal Health

By Bounfeng Phoummalaysith, Minister of Health, Laos, and Bakhtiyor Kadyrov, UNFPA Representative in Laos. On...

‘Human Zoo?’ Chiang Mai Cafe Ignites Debate Across Social Media

A café in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, has stirred heated debate on Thai social...

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...

Australia and Laos – Moving Forward Together

Australian Ambassador to Laos, Mr. Paul Kelly, reflects upon the relationship between Laos and Australia in an op-ed as the two countries move forward...

FAO: Agricultural Practices Major Contributors to Air Pollution in Laos

Agricultural practices and fires are major contributors to air pollution in Laos, writes Nasar Hayat, UN FAO Representative to Laos in an Op-ed. A recently...

Could Laos Move Toward Decriminalization of Soft Drugs?

Amid a spate of recent high-profile moves against ‘soft drugs’ kratom and marijuana, many are left wondering why these should be a priority for...

Donation Request in Support of Vientiane Athletes Draws Public Ire

Residents in Vientiane Capital have expressed their dissatisfaction with a request for donations from members of society in support of athletes representing the city...

Laos’ Financial Crisis Can Be an Opportunity for Reform

Country’s previous growth trajectory was not sustainable, writes Kanni Wignaraja, U.N. assistant secretary general and director of the U.N. Development Program’s Asia and the...

Investing in Ethnic Midwives to Protect Maternal Health, UNFPA

Op-ed in line with UNFPA’s report.  Vida is a 28-year-old midwife from the Akha community who is proud of her role in ensuring women in...