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Dalai Lama Says he Will Have Successor After his Death

By Tenzin WOEDEN/AFP - The exiled spiritual leader of Tibet confirmed on 2 July that he will have a successor when he dies, reassuring Buddhist followers around the globe that the 600-year-old institution of the Dalai Lama will continue. It is a landmark decision for Tibetans, many of whom had...

Green Reporting Training Enhances Digital Literacy of Lao Journalists

Journalists, civil society actors, and youth from across Laos are strengthening their digital reporting...

First Equestrian Federation in Laos Sets Stage for Horse Sport Growth

Laos officially entered the world of horse sport with the establishment of its first...

Laos Launches Nationwide Blood Drive Amid Persistent Shortages

As World Blood Donor Day approaches on 14 June, Laos is taking urgent action...

Fake Facebook News Pages in Laos Mimic Real Media to Lure Victims in Online Scams

At first glance, everything looks real, the familiar logo, the breaking news post, the...

Lao Villages Fall Victim to Chinese Human Trafficking

It is not uncommon to see reports on human trafficking in the news. We read stories about it happening even in the most powerful...

Laos Places 3rd On World’s Friendliest Countries List

London-based Rough Guides has turned to its Twitter and Facebook followers to ask for their opinion on the world's friendliest countries. Why do we...

Villa Opera: Homely High-end Italian in Vientiane

I have found a quiet bit of Italy in Vientiane where the homemade pasta is bellissimo. After the closure of the Italian restaurant L’Opera, near...

Laos Keeps a Close Eye on Corruption

  Laos has found international recognition recently for a number of positive advances, however  some reports have painted a picture of rife corruption among the...

The Xaysana Case: What We Know So Far

The Xaysana drug ring is currently one of the hottest topics in Southeast Asia. Regional social media is aflame with updates on Xaysana Keophimpa,...

Lao Telecom to Increase Investment for Improved Services and Market Growth

Lao Telecommunications Company (LTC) expects to see expansion of its network and telecommunications systems this year in an effort to improve services and gain...