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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+...

Laos Sees 10 Percent Drop in Foreign Tourist Numbers

While Lao Nationals hit an all time high for travelling abroad in 2016, as previously reported by The Laotian Times, the number of foreign...

A Whopping 9000 Newly Registered Vehicles in Only Two Months

Thanks to the stimulated economy and continuing socio-economic development in Laos, reports show that in the first two months of 2017, approximately 9000 vehicles...

Statistics Show Lao People Traveling More Than Ever Before

In 2016, Laos reported that an astonishing 3.05 million outbound travelers crossed its borders to other countries. According to statistics presented by the Tourism Development...

Switzerland Revives Agriculture and Forestry College in Laos

The Swiss government has granted US$4.2 million for the third phase of the Support to the Reform of the Agriculture and Forestry Colleges (SURAFCO)...

Authorities Order Closure of 253 Furniture Factories in Savannakhet

During the cabinet monthly meeting for February, the Task Force Committee that was assembled by the cabinet, was instructed to continue carrying out the...

Lao Airlines to Reboot Inflight Magazine, Open for Advertising

The Lao Airlines inflight magazine, Champa Meuanglao, is to undergo a drastic change as part of a reboot that will showcase a modern and...