Lao Student’s Viral Story Sparks Discussion on Sexual Harassment, Victim Support
Sexual harassment has been an increasingly pressing issue across the world, yet it often fades from public discourse. This is also the case in Laos, where social media users argue that the authorities' response has been inadequate, leaving victims without sufficient support despite ongoing public awareness efforts. According to several...
OP-ED: Canada Day in Laos – Celebrating a New Era in Bilateral Relations
BY Ambassador of Canada to Laos Ping Kitnikone - 1 July, 2024 Today, we celebrate...
Here’s How You Can Improve Your Health by Stopping Negativity and Embracing Optimism
(AP) — Prince Bhojwani never thought of himself as a negative person, until three...
From Repair to Recycling: How Laos, Singapore Combat E-Waste
Electronic waste, or e-waste, is a rapidly escalating environmental concern in Southeast Asia (SEA)....
Celebrating Pride Month: Voices From the Rainbow Community in Laos
Pride Month in June marks a time of celebration and reflection for the LGBTQ+...
Prime Minister Urges End of Tedious Policies to Improve Business Climate in Laos
Prime Minister Thongloun has advised line ministries to eliminate futile procedures in an effort to improve the business environment in Laos. When addressing the 10th...
DoubleTree by Hilton Makes Investment in Laos
The award-winning DoubleTree by Hilton will soon be among the many new hotels to open in the heart of Vientiane. Earlier in the week,...
Khammouane Authorities Shut Down 281 Furniture Plants
281 family-operated furniture plants that have been operating without the necessary permits in the districts of Thakhaek, Hinboun, Bualapha, Yommalath, Nongbok, Xebangfay, Xaybuathong, Nakai...
Thousands of Lao Nationals Duped by Asianface Company
Owner of Asianface Company, Cambodian investor Mr Hout Sovanh, was arrested earlier this week after numerous investors bombarded his office in Vientiane on Monday,...
Strong Winds and Thunderstorms Wreaks Havoc on Kasy District, Officials Say More To Come
Due to thunderstorms and strong winds on Wednesday evening, fifteen houses and one school building in Kasy District, Vientiane Province were damaged. Two young...
Film Review: Beauty & The Beast
By Bruce Worthington
To be perfectly honest, I didn’t expect to like Disney’s live action update of their Oscar-nominated animated film Beauty and the Beast. The...