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Vientiane’s Patuxay Turns Orange to Say “NO” to Violence Against Women and Girls

By UNFPA Laos To commemorate the International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls, the Lao Government, in collaboration with the United Nations and partners, held an event on 25 November to light up the Patuxay Monument in orange, marking the launch of the 16 Days of Activism...

ASEAN Defense Ministers Unite in Laos for Peace and Security Talks

The 18th ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) and the 11th ADMM-Plus successfully concluded in...

Lao Coffee: A Journey Through Flavor, Heritage

In Laos' Bolaven Plateau, Champasack Province, the air is often filled with the scent...

Hope and Healing: Laos Fights to End Gender-Based Violence

Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is a widespread issue that can affect anyone, in any setting—even...

OP-ED: Forging a Path to End AIDS in Laos, Cambodia

OP-ED BY Sandra Bernklau, UNFPA Representative, Cambodia Bakhtiyor Kadyrov, UNFPA Representative, Laos Patricia Ongpin, UNAIDS Country...

Laos Only ASEAN Member To Give Up Luxury State Cars

By now you've probably heard about the extraordinary move by Lao Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith to reclaim all Lao leaders luxury vehicles and replace them...

Private Airline Lao Skyway Adds Airbus Helicopter to Its Fleet

Shepherd Media has announced that Lao Skyway has recently purchased a brand new H125 Helicopter from Airbus Helicopters for civil and parapublic missions, including domestic charter...

Analysis Indicates Fenpropathrin as Cause of Houayxay Fish Deaths

A toxic chemical known as “Fenpropathrin” has been identified as the cause of mysterious fish in the Nam Ngao Sanctuary in Houayxai District, the...

Queen Mathilde of Belgium Makes Official Visit to Laos

In the first visit to Laos by a member of the Belgian royal family, Queen Mathilde met with Vice President Phankham Viphavanh at the...

Sengdara Fitness Plans Major Makeover

One of Vientiane’s modern institutions is gearing up for a facelift, as the fitness craze takes hold of the developing capital. Established in 2003...

Laos to Build First Vehicle Inspection Center

Laos aims to establish the nation’s first vehicle inspection center, focusing on the safety of road transport in the country. The new inspection center will...