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+...
First Auction of Lao Leaders Cars Rakes in 11.6 Billion Kip
The auctioning off of the first 14 luxury cars returned by Lao leaders concluded at the National Convention Center on Tuesday. Though this is...
Infamous Lao Drug Lord Xaysana Will Not Be Extradited to Laos
Notorious Lao drug lord Xaysana Keophimpha will remain subject to Thai law and the Lao government is unlikely to ask for his extradition, a...
Officials Give Green Light to Vientiane Expressway Project
In an attempt to ease city congestion, the government has given their blessing to move forward on a proposed 14km Vientiane expressway project, linking...
Liberia Seeks Assistance from Laos in Rice Production and Sustainability
Liberia's recently accredited ambassador to Lao PDR, Dudley McKinley Thomas, has presented his Letters of Credence to President Bounnhang Vorachith, during an official ceremony...
Temple View Cafe: More Than Just The View
By Jasmina You may have heard the saying, “out with the old, in with new”. As we collect new things in life, we tend to...
Officials Take Action Against Illegal Fuel Imports
It is estimated that 45 to 50 percent of the fuel Laos imports are used in Vientiane Capital and Vientiane Province. At the January...