opinion

AccidentAccidentAir PollutionAll NewsAnnoucementArgricultureArtASEANBook

Lao Scholar Draws on History to Explore What Makes a Country ‘Great’

In many Lao communities, temples are among the cleanest places around. People sweep the grounds, tend to the gardens, and take care of the buildings. There is a shared understanding that these places are sacred, belong to everyone, and that caring for them is a collective responsibility. But why doesn't...

Lower Fuel Prices Bring Relief, But Many Eye EVs as Living Costs Rise

UPDATED on 12 June at 11PM with a correction on the number of provinces...
All News

LAK 210 Million Tequila Bill Puts Laos Night Out in Viral Spotlight

A single receipt forwarded in a group chat has turned into one of Laos'...
All News

Risky Orange E-Motorbike Stunts in Vientiane Spark Safety, Behavioral Concerns

Dangerous riding involving orange electric motorbikes has sparked public concern in Vientiane Capital after...
All News

On the Frontlines of Crisis: Why Health Workers Need Urgent Protection and Funding

On World Humanitarian Day, 19 August,  Pio Smith, UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and...
All News

Schools Must Stay Open amid Omicron Threat and Beyond to Avoid a Learning Catastrophe

Op-ed by WHO, UNICEF, and the Lao Ministry of Health. Safely reopening schools, and keeping them open, remains an urgent priority amid the threat of...

Why Laos Should Fully Reopen to Tourism (and Save the Economy)

Should Laos fully reopen tourism and allow free independent travelers to enter the country? What might the future hold if group tours fail to...

Long Lines for Railway Tickets Leave Passengers Out on a Limb

Passengers boarding the Laos-China Railway have complained of long queues and inconvenient ticketing systems. The Laos-China Railway was officially launched in time for Lao National...

Laos Must Reopen Schools To Ensure Its Future

Is it time for Laos to reopen schools? What might the future hold if classrooms remain closed? Covid-19 has impacted our lives in so many...

We Must Urgently Implement a Covid-19 Response that Protects Women and Girls

The following is an opinion piece by: Mariam A. Khan, Country Representative UNFPA, Laos. I am saddened by the recent news about a young pregnant...

Motorists Must Be Accountable For Reckless Driving on Expressway

Motorists are sending letters of complaint to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport in regard to high tolls and fines on the expressway,...
1...789...12Page 8 of 12