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Jojo Miracle Brings Lao Music to International Stage in Manila

A return to the stage after years away from releasing music has taken Lao artist Jojo Miracle to one of Southeast Asia’s major international music festivals, where he performed in front of thousands of fans in Manila this April. Jojo represented Laos at the 2026 ROUND ASEAN-Korea Music Festival, held...

While Exports Flow, Low-income Families Bear the Heat of an Uneven Grid

Additional reporting by Simmavanh Vayouphack When temperatures climbed above 40°C across many parts of Laos...

World Book Day Spotlight: The Lao Man Bridging Two Literary Worlds

Today is World Book and Copyright Day. And Laos has its own story to...

Pi Mai Lao Still On Despite Confusion Over Defense Ministry Notice

The government notice on suspending Pi Mai Lao celebrations has caused widespread misunderstanding online,...

Lao-Born Refugee Now Holds Five Ministerial Portfolios in Australian Government

A man who crossed the Mekong River as a child fleeing conflict in Laos...

Entertainment Venues Ordered to Stay 500-Meters Clear of Schools

Entertainment venues will soon be prohibited from conducting business within 500 meters of schools and educational institutions. With the National University of Laos (NUoL)...

Luang Prabang Film Festival Announces 2017 Lineup

The Luang Prabang Film Festival (LPFF) has announced the lineup for its eighth annual event, which will run 8-13 December 2017. Official selections are made...

BCEL One Offers Alternative Way to Pay for 2017 Road Tax

The uncertainty and miscommunication regarding payment of the 2017 road tax may be coming to an end as BCEL offers to accept road tax...

Audit Uncovers Over One Trillion kip of Unauthorized Spending

Over one trillion kip of unauthorized state spending has been uncovered due to a 2015-2016 state budget audit. Parliament has been notified by the state...

Annual WIG Bazaar Announced for November 11

WIG Laos has announced that its annual WIG Bazaar will be held on Saturday, 11 November 2017 at the National University of Laos Faculty...

Daiso Japan Enters Lao Market

Everyone’s favorite budget-friendly chain has just made landfall in Laos, opening its doors for the very first time to the Lao public at the...